Community-Based Palliative Nurse Practitioner Job at KeystoneCare, Philadelphia, PA

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  • KeystoneCare
  • Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

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.

See what it's like to work for KeystoneCare:

KeystoneCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours,

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