OverviewNurse Practitioner / NP, Palliative Care
Location: Killeen, TX
Position: Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care
Job ID: 75389
Remote/Virtual Position: No
Coverage Area: Advent Health Contract with AccentCare in Killeen, TX
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 hour shifts, Monday - Friday
What You Need to Know Be the Best Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner You Can Be If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you:
- Graduated from an approved school of professional nursing
- One year experience as a Nurse Practitioner is preferred
- Licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of agency operation
- Active DEA license in the state where care is being provided.
- Possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role, preferred
- Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations
- Meet the regulations and requirements of the state(s) in which program provides services
Responsibilities: As a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner, you will:
- Develop and implement clinical plans of care for patients with chronic and terminal illnesses
- Perform patient assessment, history and physical; recommendations on aggressive symptom-management
- Monitor patient progress; update the Medical Director, Team Director and team members; consult regarding discharge plannning; and patient/family teaching
- Maintain communication with the supervisory physician (s) and attending physician to review patient records and care plans on a routine basis
- Initiate communication with attending physicians, other Palliative Care staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for patient/family
- May provide support at time of death
- Prescribe medication as permitted by the state and/or the State Board of Nursing
- Participate in continum of care for patients that are hospice appropriate and ongoing education programs.
Our Investment in You Caring for others starts with caring for you. We're committed to fostering a purpose-driven workplace where you feel supported, and that means prioritizing your physical, financial and mental well-being.
Our benefits include:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app
- Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees
- Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
