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The Palliative Medicine Nurse Practitioner provides consultation in palliative medicine to meet the needs of a patient as requested by their referring physician. The nurse practitioner is a specialist in assessing the patient's condition and developing a plan of care to improve patient understanding of their complex illness, adherence to course of treatment, and quality of life in context of patient's values. The nurse practitioner also develops a plan of care to manage complex disease-related symptoms including emotion, physical, and existential components. Importantly, the nurse practitioner communicates with all members of the patient's interdisciplinary care team to insure proper coordination of the best care possible.

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Primary Job Responsibilities:

Community-based position: providing palliative medicine to patients wherever they call home

Perform palliative medicine consults utilizing strong assessment and evaluation of the patient in context of their social support system

Collaborate with the patient's physician, other health care team members, the patient and their family in developing realistic care expectations based on goals of care

Facilitate patient and family decision-making regarding treatment decisions

Recommend pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions

Monitor patient's response to treatment modalities and revise plan as needed

Communicate effectively with patients and families for understanding of diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plans

Develop and maintain effective working relationship with providers, staff, community leaders and organizations to promote positive image; heighten awareness and promote collaboration

Conduct consults and follow up and complete clear and accurate documentation as required in a timely manner

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and nurse practitioner program

Current license in good standing to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Minimum of two years RN or NP experience

ACHPN certification required or be able to obtain certification within 6 months of hire

Maintains clinical and professional competence

Possess a controlled substance license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Possess the ability to communicate effectively with all members of the care team

Possess good organizational skills

Current driver's license

Reliable transportation and automobile insurance required

Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or an approved Medical or Religious exemption.

Proof of Influenza (Flu) Vaccination or an approved Medical or Religious exemption.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Flexible Scheduling

Retirement Plan (403B)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Access to Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Travel reimbursement between work sites