Overview Nurse Practitioner Hospice and Palliative Care Services- PRN- As needed- Position will be based in Green Bay, WI
Join to apply for the Nurse Practitioner Hospice and Palliative Care Services- PRN- As needed- Position will be based in Green Bay, WI role at Aurora Health Care
Base pay range $50.05/hr - $75.10/hr
Major Responsibilities Completes and documents accurate comprehensive, episodic history and physical assessments
Performs ordering, conducting, supervising, and interpreting diagnostic laboratory and imaging studies
Prescribes treatments, and therapies not limited to medications, diet, supplies, prosthetic devices, and equipment
Implements primary and secondary prevention strategies and management of acute and chronic health problems
Provides clear, concise, accurate, and legible information regarding patient care in the record
Formulates a comprehensive plan of care in collaborating with the patient and interdisciplinary team
Fulfills billing and productivity metrics requirements where appropriate and maintains relevant documentation
Provides telephone care to various patients
Provides other clinical duties as appropriate
Professional Conducts, assists and/or mentors others in research through participant selection, coordination of the protocol(s), data collection, and other associated activities
Provides education to patients, families, and significant others using established education materials
Encourage involvement in professional organizations
Advocates for patients, families, co-workers, the community, and the nursing profession
Advises leadership in adoption of organizational change, quality improvement initiatives, best practice research and patient care best practice and integrate evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making
Participates in peer review in accordance with privileges, competency assessment activities and maintains appropriate credentialing and privileging requirements
Seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge
Establishes an effective relationship with the interdisciplinary team including the collaborating physician where appropriate
Advances the profession through presentations and publications
Leadership Provides feedback to and consults with leadership in assessment, problem-solving, decision-making, and evaluating system issues and models of care
Identifies and participates in quality-improvement initiatives within the practice setting and initiates change to translate clinical research findings into evidence-based interventions in the practice setting
Participates or leads multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated delivery of patient care services
Initiates and revises protocols or guidelines and facilitates organizational change to reflect evidence-based best practice relative to practice setting
Works to influence policy-making bodies to improve patient care
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
Proficiency with an Electronic Medical Record
National certification as a CNP from an accredited body
Current Illinois APRN License
Current Illinois Registered Nurse license
Current Illinois Controlled Substance License within 6 months of hire
Eligible for DEA registration; Possession of a current DEA Registration within six months of hire and may vary based on practice site
Current BLS Certification
Current PALS/ACLS certification may vary based on practice site
Physicial Requirements And Working Conditions Travel may be required
Ability to work varying hours and shifts to meet the needs of Advocate Health Care. This may include on call coverage
Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations
Able to respond quickly to patient needs and work at a fast pace
Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients
Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick
This position can recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of patient age groups
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Part-time
Job function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care