Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by IDR Healthcare. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $135,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr Additional compensation types Annual Bonus Direct message the job poster from IDR Healthcare Position : Home Health - Palliative Care Advanced Practice Provider – Full Time Mileage and Cell phone Reimbursement + Quarterly Bonus Client is looking for skilled Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants eager for the opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives. The Advanced Practitioner at Client is a key member of an integrated Care Team, which includes a Registered Nurse and a Social Worker. The patients we serve often struggle with multiple serious diseases. Our Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants help patients improve their quality of life in the home and slow the progression of kidney disease, enabling positive health outcomes. Using your skills in this position will allow you to deliver personalized, compassionate medical care to individuals mainly chronic illness or kidney disease. You will also be responsible for caring for patients, maintaining accurate and current patient records and scheduling, and administering follow-up appointments to patients as required. Your gifts as a healthcare professional are urgently needed. In healthcare systems, the patient has too often become secondary due to processes and incentives that don’t positively impact the patient for the long term. We strive to change that narrative by putting our patients and their quality of life at the forefront of what we do. Roles and Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive annual wellness exams on patients in the home and in virtual settings. Counsel and educate patients and families about benefits and programs available to help them live healthier lives. Document patient encounters with chief complaint, diagnoses, past medical, family, social history, review of systems, examinations, medications, allergies, assessment, and plan. Coordinate care with primary care providers, specialists, and appropriate ancillary services. Complete all documentation and paperwork in a timely manner. Maintain quality of care standards as defined by the practice. Provide remote care outside of the office and attend periodic training/meetings outside of that state. Deliver evidence-based, timely care that reduces avoidable hospitalizations, maximizes quality of life, and puts patient health and satisfaction first. Prescribe medications, order tests, and collaborate with the patient’s clinician physician. Perform effectively, as reflected by improved patient quality outcomes measured and reported daily. Facilitate closing gaps in care by educating patients about preventive monitoring and working with physician practices to schedule diagnostic testing. Assist patients with enrolling to access educational videos. Participate in integrated care team meetings. Possess knowledge of disease diagnosis and prevention. Make assessments of patients’ health status. Implement plans consistent with appropriate plans of care. Follow up and evaluate patients’ status. Perform other duties as assigned. Position Requirements Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license. Board certified for appropriate licensure (NP: ANCC/AANP; PA: NCCPA). Current and unrestricted DEA certificate. Ability to work without direct supervision and practice autonomously. Access to transportation, a valid driver's license, and car insurance. Must be proficient with medical instruments and equipment required by the work. Knowledge of computer-based data management programs and information systems, as well as medical records and point-of-interview technology. Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form with retail and medical partners at various levels, patients, family members, physicians, and representatives of the community. Sound understanding of all federal and state regulations including HIPAA and OSHA. 2 or more years of direct patient care required. Experience conducting annual wellness visits or similar comprehensive visits virtually or in the home. Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Paid vacation and holiday time. 401(k) plan with matching contributions (employer match vested 100% from day 1). 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