Palliative Nurse Practitioner

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

HealthDrive is looking for a full-time (5 days per week) Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to manage the medical needs of skilled nursing residents in both the sub-acute rehab and long-term care units (in Columbia and Elkridge, MD). The Nurse Practitioner will diagnose and treat health conditions, promote good health practices, and work collaboratively as a member of the medical staff. The Nurse Practitioner will also establish and build strong working relationships with administrators and staff throughout their designated building and will act as the primary point of contact for emergencies and routine medical visits. The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests, and overseeing patient health.

HealthDrive provides our APRN's with the training and tools to do more of what you love – working independently to see patients and treating complex medical conditions. Our comprehensive 3-week paid training program combines classroom learning and fieldwork, with a mentor APRN, to fully prepare you for success!

HealthDrive can offer you:

• Monthly Performance-Based Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits (Including Life, LTD/STD, & Dependent Care Spending)
• 401k and generous PTO
• Fully covered Malpractice Insurance
• License Renewal Reimbursement (APRN, RN, DEA, & Controlled Substance License Renewals)
• Robust, free CEU platform - accredited by the ANCC
• Clinical Mentorship & Training Program

**Some benefits are only available for full-time work, please inquire with your recruiter**

HealthDrive delivers on-site primary/post-acute care, behavioral health, dentistry, optometry, podiatry, and audiology services to residents in long-term care, skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Each specialty offered by HealthDrive is one that directly impacts the quality of daily life for the deserving residents we serve. HealthDrive connects patients in need of vital healthcare to practitioners committed to dignity and excellence.

Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will provide primary, post-acute, and preventative care for residents in both the sub-acute rehab and long-term care units.

• Provide primary and preventative care for residents in an assigned facility
• Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
• Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
• Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases
• Prescribe medications
• Maintain accurate records and schedules
• Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
• Oversee patients' overall health

Skills

• Experience in one of these Nurse Practitioner specialties: gerontology, acute care, cardiology, internal medicine, or endocrinology.
• Effective communication skills with the geriatric or Medicare population
• Nursing experience as APRN in ICU/ER/SNF required

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited college/university
• State professional Nurse Practitioner license
• Board Certification Required
• DEA/Controlled Substance License
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to travel to facilities in assigned territory
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with on-site staff.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to use email, the internet, and to learn other healthcare related software.