Palliative Nurse Practitioner

Addus HomeCare•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

Palliative House Calls of New Mexico, Albuquerque Branch is hiring! Seeking Full-Time Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team of clinical professionals that believe in making a difference in our patients lives. Apply today! The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the provision of skilled nursing assessment, planning and provision of patient care in order to maximize the palliation of symptoms and determining eligibility for care. In addition, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible for identifying patient or family needs and providing supportive care and appropriate service in accordance with the interdisciplinary team plan of care and the policies and procedures of the agency. We offer: Great culture and team atmosphere Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability) 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match Generous time off accruals Paid holidays Mileage reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Merit Increases Employee Discount Programs Work/life balance

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
Palliative or Hospice experience required
Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice
Minimum of two years of varied work experience as a professional nurse
Must possess current CPR Certification
Demonstrated skill in nursing practices and clinical judgments
Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment
Ability to cope with family emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles
Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to complete job responsibilities
Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license, and appropriate automobile insurance; or ability to take public transportation

Responsibilities

Assume primary responsibility for determining patient eligibility for care based on State, Federal guidelines.
Obtain data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may impact patient and familys needs and initiate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team
Initiate communication with the attending physician, other interdisciplinary staff members and other agencies for the purpose of admission or recertification for care and coordinating optimal care.
Effectively utilize resources to assist in meeting the patients needs
Provide regular visits to reassess the patients eligibility, needs, and update the plan of care
Perform therapeutic, preventative, and rehabilitative nursing procedures as directed by the attending physician
Perform initial assessment of individuals referred for care, determine their eligibility based on criteria and perform admission of the patient
Maintain an accurate clinical record through the time of preparation of care plans and clinical and progress notes
Maintain regular communication with all members of the interdisciplinary team, advising physician and nursing supervisor to any changes in the patients condition or needs as well as potential problems or issues
Provide effective teaching to family, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care for the patient