Palliative Nurse Practitioner

Want to join our Team? The Supportive (Palliative) Care Nurse Practitioner is a primary member of the Supportive practice and will play a vital role in building a support network for people with advanced, complex illness in and around Prince George's County. The nurse practitioner will treat patients with cancer, chronic illness or dementing and debilitating diseases and must be willing to see patients in a variety of settings including inpatient, outpatient clinics and a nursing facility mostly on the campus of Capital Regional Medical Center but will also include some home care.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide initial consultation and follow up visits as appropriate in hospital, nursing rehab, inpatient units, outpatient Supportive Care Center or place of residence
• Assess symptom burden and craft treatment plans to reduce unnecessary suffering
• Participate in advanced care planning discussions including recommendations for resuscitation status with supportive documentation and billing
• Lead family meetings
• Provide coaching in behavioral change or mind-body techniques to reduce illness exacerbations
• Respond to phone questions from patients, families or members of the interdisciplinary team, including hospice nurses, for treatment options
• Document and bill appropriately for services
• Conduct in-service offerings for appropriate staff and community partners to raise awareness of Supportive Care issues and criteria for appropriate patients
• Provide on-call services as assigned
• Develop and maintain relationships with hospital and/or facility staff
• Meet with providers in private practice to develop and maintain referring relationships
• Authorize prescriptions through the electronic system, complete electronic death certifications, and advise nursing and referral sources as required
• Other duties as assigned by the Palliative Practice Manager or Director of Medical Services

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s in nursing with specialization in Adult, Geriatric or Family Medicine, Oncology or closely related fields.
• Active Maryland NP License
• Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Care is required within 2 years of employment.
• State and Federal (DEA) controlled substance registration in good standing
• Interest in education of ‘next gen’ providers such as nurse practitioner students and medical residents
• Minimum of two years’ experience in treating seriously ill adult patients.
• Demonstrated understanding of and a commitment to the philosophy of Palliative Care, familiarity with hospice, home care and adult social services.
• Fluent in the ethical and legal issues surrounding end of life care
• Skilled in pain and symptom assessment and management to include the prescribing of controlled substances.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills required.
• Basic computer skills, including knowledge of word processing and the ability to provide automated recordkeeping on patients.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate an EMR
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with/without reasonable accommodation.

REQUIREMENTS

Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Compliant with health screening and vaccination requirements of organization, up to and, including TB screening and Influenza vaccination annually.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS.

THIS POSITION IS OVERTIME EXEMPT

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