Overview We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Palliative Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our interdisciplinary care team at Covenant Medical Group, Nashville Ave. The NP/PA will provide expert medical care to patients with serious, chronic, or life-limiting illnesses, focusing on symptom management, emotional support, and improving quality of life. This role involves collaboration with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other healthcare professionals to deliver holistic, patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the care team.
Manage medications and treatments to alleviate pain and other distressing symptoms.
Facilitate discussions around goals of care, advanced care planning, and end-of-life decisions.
Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and families.
Educate patients and families about disease progression, treatment options, and prognosis.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to care planning.
Advocate for patients preferences and needs within the healthcare system.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records.
Stay current with best practices in palliative care through continuing education.
Qualifications Masters Degree in Nursing (MSN) with NP certification OR
PA training with appropriate certification.
Active NP license or PA license in the state of practice.
Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing (ACHPN) preferred for NPs; equivalent qualifications for PAs as applicable.
Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, preferably in palliative, hospice, or critical care.
Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Experience working in a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Proficiency in patient education and counseling.
BLS and ACLS certification.
About Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of Know me, care for me, ease my way. Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, well walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
About Covenant Team Since 1918, Covenant has been driven by a mission of providing a Christian ministry of healing and caring for the whole person through our integrated health network in West Texas/eastern New Mexico. Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are located in Lubbock, Levelland, Plainview and Hobbs. We also provide a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, outreach programs, hospice and home care, and education programs.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. We value diversity and are dedicated to creating equal opportunities for advancement.
Pay Range: N/A N/A. The base pay range may include additional compensation such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, or bonus opportunities.
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