We are hiring for a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner.
Summary
We are hiring for a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner at Deaconess Palliative Care in Biloxi, MS, a part of LHC Group. We embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!
employee wellness programs
flexibility for true work-life balance
holidays & paid time off
continuing education & career growth opportunities
company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals.
Responsibilities
Demonstrates effective and ethical use of approved evidence-based palliative medicine practices in the delivery of all patient care based on physical, emotional, spiritual, psycho/social, ethical, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served.
Demonstrates knowledgeable clinical expertise by incorporating palliative care body of knowledge to formulate an effective plan of care.
Gathers pertinent information systematically from all sources, including medical records, family history, and caregivers, and thorough specialty physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual clinical patient assessment.
Completes a comprehensive assessment utilizing the palliative care domains of assessment, interprets findings, conducts medication reconciliation, and formulates problem-related diagnoses, initiates plan of care utilizing therapeutic interventions, and evaluates the results of these actions for adequate outcome responses.
Education and Experience
RN/APRN licensure in state of practice
Nurse Practitioner/CNS with prescriptive authority. Must maintain all requirements for licensure
5 years of clinical nursing experience. At least 1 year as APRN with Hospice, Palliative Care or Oncology preferred
Advanced practice palliative care certification (ACHPN) is preferred. Certification in an appropriate advanced practice area will be considered. BCLS Licensure requirement. ACHPN Certification is encouraged following 2 years of employment or sooner when requirements for experience met.
Company Overview
LHC Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing.
Senior Details
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care