Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Opportunity in Dothan Alabama
Metairie, Louisiana, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Nurse Practitioner
Specialty Hospice/Palliative Medicine
Degree Required DNP MSN/MSRN
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Inpatient
Location 36301, Dothan, Alabama, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 11/08/24
Join a Leading Palliative Care Program: The interdisciplinary palliative care program within a well-established hospital system is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to enhance their Adult Palliative Care service.
  • Strong Support Network: Benefit from collaboration with Hospitalist physicians, Nurse Practitioners, experienced case managers, and a Spiritual Care Director.
  • Comprehensive Care Team: Work within a supportive and coordinated environment focused on delivering exceptional palliative care.

Job Responsibilities

-Deliver direct and indirect patient care for palliative care inpatients through comprehensive assessments and aggressive symptom and medication management
-Provide inpatient consultations in critical care, oncology, neurology, cardiology, and general medical and surgical units
-Collaborate with referring providers to coordinate a plan of care
-Conduct goals of care discussions with patients and families to align treatment choices with their wishes
*No outpatient responsibilities

Qualifications

-Ideal candidates will possess or be willing to obtain an ACHPN certification

Working Hours

Monday – Friday schedule, 8am - 5pm
No call required and no weekends