Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Palliative Care
Reports To: Director of Hospital Palliative Care
Status: Salaried
FT, PT, PRN: Full Time
Shift: 40 hours per week, day shifts
Location: Henderson County and surrounding areas
Position Summary:
Provide patient care consultation and treatment to patients with serious illness with support from a collaborative physician.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Work to achieve performance goals, pursue progress toward individual development plan (IDP) and demonstrate Four Seasons values and competencies
- Provide direct client care consultations, to include participation in patient and family counseling and management of symptoms related to life-limiting conditions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains
- Take clinical call for palliative care clients
- Actively participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings for development and evaluation of the clients plan of care
- Create and maintain accurate patient records
- Practice within the scope of license, certification or registration, where applicable, and as required by law and regulation
- Serve as clinical resource for staff of Four Seasons, staff at facilities served, and providers in the community
- Maintain current medical education and appropriate licensure
- Perform other duties as requested or assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations and Medicare Conditions of Participation
- Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulations
- Knowledge of electronic medical records systems
- Excellent organization skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Ability to take initiative and utilize innovative techniques and ingenuity
- Ability to interact with various departments throughout the organization
- Ability to work flexible hours, if needed
- Ability to participate as a team player to coordinate projects
- Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Master’s degree and clinical rotation, preferred.
Experience:
- 2 years of (post education) experience is required
- Palliative care experience preferred
Licensures & Certifications: (if applicable)
- Current NP or PA Board Approved Certification
- Current NC Medical License in good standing
- Current DEA Registration in good standing
- Meet and maintain eligibility requirements to be appointed medical staff and qualify for privileges at partner facilities
- Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.
Summary of Physical Requirements:
- Walking, standing, sitting
- Hand dexterity with gripping/grasping to include writing
Other Duties:
- Maintain current medical education and appropriate licensure
- Practice safety and infection control methods
- Maintain documentation of collaborative practice / supervision as appropriate for medical licensure.