Advance Practice Provider, Palliative Care - Harris Regional

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Palliative Care

Reports To: Director of Hospital Palliative Care

Status: Salaried

FT, PT, PRN: Full Time

Shift: 40 hours per day, day shifts

Location: Harris Regional - Sylva, NC

Position Summary:

Provide patient care consultation and treatment to patients with serious illness with support from a collaborative physician.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work to achieve performance goals, pursue progress toward individual development plan (IDP) and demonstrate Four Seasons values and competencies
• Provide direct client care consultations, to include participation in patient and family counseling and management of symptoms related to life-limiting conditions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains
• Take clinical call for palliative care clients
• Actively participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings for development and evaluation of the clients plan of care
• Create and maintain accurate patient records
• Practice within the scope of license, certification or registration, where applicable, and as required by law and regulation
• Serve as clinical resource for staff of Four Seasons, staff at facilities served, and providers in the community
• Maintain current medical education and appropriate licensure
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations and Medicare Conditions of Participation
• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulations
• Knowledge of electronic medical records systems
• Basic data entry skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to take initiative and utilize innovative techniques and ingenuity
• Ability to interact with various departments throughout the organization
• Ability to work flexible hours, if needed
• Ability to participate as a team player to coordinate projects
• Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Master's degree and clinical rotation, preferred.
• Experience: 2 years of (post education) experience is required
• Palliative care experience preferred
• Current NP or PA Board Approved Certification
• Current NC Medical License in good standing
• Current DEA Registration in good standing
• Meet and maintain eligibility requirements to be appointed medical staff and qualify for privileges at partner facilities
• Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance.

Summary of Physical Requirements:

• Walking, standing, sitting
• Hand dexterity with gripping/grasping to include writing

Other Duties:

• Maintain current medical education and appropriate licensure
• Practice safety and infection control methods
• Maintain documentation of collaborative practice / supervision as appropriate for medical licensure.