Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care

Where You'll Work

CHI Health at Home is part of an expansive health care network that is committed to providing better patient care, with better outcomes, where it is best received: at home. As a faith-based organization, we are committed to finding new ways to improve the health of our patients and their families and the health of the communities we serve. Rooted in humankindness, our ministry is at the heart of everything we do and can be seen in every patient we touch.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

This position will be for primary coverage in the Durango service area

As a Nurse Practitioner with CHI Health at Home, you'll provide face-to-face assessment services to patients to assist the Medical Director and team to determine each patient's continuing eligibility for palliative care.


Responsibilities:

• Provides care following the plan of treatment and patient care plan to assist in determination of palliative care eligibility.
• Establishes a plan of care for continued needs based on the client assessment.
• Reports changes in patient condition to appropriate personnel and the attending physician.
• Provides patient care education, counseling, medication advice, instructions and follow-up to clients and other caregivers.
• Participates in coordination of services with other disciplines and community resources as needed.
• Evaluates and revises care plans/assessment sheets based on changes in patients and/or the environment.
• Assists with the development of educational programs in the palliative care program for diverse age groups.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• Generous annual bonus opportunity based on company performance
• Excellent holiday and paid time off plans
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Tuition reimbursement for degree-seeking students
• Employer contribution to your 401(k)

Job Requirements

• Must have full prescriptive authority
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Currently licensed to practice in the state serviced, with Masters in nursing.
• At least 1 year of nursing experience
• Must obtain and maintain current CPR
• Strong critical thinking, clinical expertise, case management, and a passion for patient care.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance coverage according to the CommonSpirit Health at Home policy.

At CHI Health at Home, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We value the unique contributions of all individuals, including minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.