Vitas Healthcare

Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care

Vitas Healthcare$80K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of a Baccalaureate School of Nursing
  • Current State license as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)
  • Valid Driver's License with reliable transportation and current auto liability insurance
  • Minimum two years experience as an APN in clinical care, hospice or home health
  • In-depth knowledge of pharmacology, palliative care, and end-of-life issues

Responsibilities

  • Consult and educate patients and families about disease processes and self-care
  • Assist in developing patient/family care plans with the IDG
  • Collaborate with attending and consulting physicians on palliative care
  • Communicate changes in patient needs to the healthcare team
  • Ensure timely documentation is submitted for all patient interactions
  • Perform additional duties as needed
  • Adhere to compliance with laws, regulations, and policies

Benefits

  • Community-oriented work environment
  • Supportive team culture focusing on holistic patient care
  • Opportunity to work in diverse clinical settings
  • Ongoing professional education and development resources
Full Job Description
InHome Connect is a community-based, palliative care program designed to provide an extra layer of support to patients and families living with serious illness. Palliative care is provided alongside curative treatment, addressing physical and emotional needs of seriously ill people. Our team members believe in treating the whole person, respecting and care for each other and making a difference in the communities we serve.

Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care

What You Must Have:
  • Graduate of a Baccalaureate School of Nursing
  • Current State license as a Registered Nurse and as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)
  • Current Driver's License, reliable transportation, and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance
  • Two years of experience as an APN in a clinical care setting, hospice or home health preferred
  • Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacology, palliative care, and end-of-life


What You Will Do:

  • Consult with and educate the patient/family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care
  • Consult with and assists in the IDG's development of patient/family plan of care to assure quality care is provided
  • Interact with attending and consulting physicians as necessary regarding palliative care, in collaboration with hospice physician
  • Inform physicians and other personnel of changes in the patient's needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient/family response to care
  • Timely submission of all documentation
  • Performance of other duties as required
  • Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures


About Vitas Healthcare

Vitas Healthcare is a provider of end-of-life care services in the United States. The company was founded in 1978 by Hugh Westbrook and Esther Colliflower and is headquartered in Miami, Florida. Vitas Healthcare provides hospice care, palliative care, and related services to patients with life-limiting illnesses. The company operates in 14 states and the District of Columbia and has over 200 locations. Vitas Healthcare is committed to providing compassionate care to patients and their families and has been recognized for its high-quality services.
Learn more about Vitas Healthcare
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2011

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