Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care
Burlington, VT 05401 In-Person
1 month ago
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Job Description
Please note this position is primarily outpatient, but will require occasional inpatient call and weekend coverage.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Palliative Nurse Practitioner provides expertise in a consultative role to patients and families with advanced disease requiring palliative services. Works in collaboration with a team of palliative care physicians and nurse practitioners. Collaborates with attending physicians, specialists and non-physician providers as applicable for the purpose of coordination of care to effectively meet the medical, psychological and spiritual needs of the patient. This enables patients to live life as fully and comfortably as possible in an atmosphere where patients and families are able to share their thoughts, hopes and concerns.
EDUCATION:
Registered nurse who has successfully completed formal education program approved by the Vermont Board of Nursing, or state or national accrediting agency which prepares nurses to function in advanced nursing practice. Must also be certified by national certifying agency recognized by the Vermont State Board of Nursing.
EXPERIENCE:
Family NP is preferred. Palliative Care Board certified or eligible preferred. Eligibility or certification must be obtained within one year.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Palliative Nurse Practitioner provides expertise in a consultative role to patients and families with advanced disease requiring palliative services. Works in collaboration with a team of palliative care physicians and nurse practitioners. Collaborates with attending physicians, specialists and non-physician providers as applicable for the purpose of coordination of care to effectively meet the medical, psychological and spiritual needs of the patient. This enables patients to live life as fully and comfortably as possible in an atmosphere where patients and families are able to share their thoughts, hopes and concerns.
EDUCATION:
Registered nurse who has successfully completed formal education program approved by the Vermont Board of Nursing, or state or national accrediting agency which prepares nurses to function in advanced nursing practice. Must also be certified by national certifying agency recognized by the Vermont State Board of Nursing.
EXPERIENCE:
Family NP is preferred. Palliative Care Board certified or eligible preferred. Eligibility or certification must be obtained within one year.
About The University of Vermont Health Network
Learn More About The University of Vermont Health NetworkUniversity Health Network (UHN) is a healthcare organization that provides patient care, research, and education services. The organization operates several hospitals and clinics in Toronto, Ontario, including Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. UHN offers a range of medical services, including cancer care, cardiovascular care, neurosciences, transplantation, and rehabilitation. The organization is affiliated with the University of Toronto and is one of Canada's largest research hospitals. UHN employs over 16,000 people and serves patients from across Canada and around the world.
