Nurse Practitioner, Palliative Care
Location: Bremerton Washington
Description: Harrison Medical Center is at present recruited Nurse Practitioner, Palliative Care right now, this occupation will be placed in Washington. Detailed specification about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. Post by Jobing - Location: Bremerton Hospital Zip Code: 98310 ID: 1569 Department: Palliative Care, 72801 Shift: Weekends Shift Hours: Weekend! s 0800â€"1630 Job Type: Partâ€"time Onâ€"Call Required: Yes Rotating Weekends: Yes Rotating Holidays: Yes Description POSITION SUMMARY: Under the sponsorship of assigned physician, provides quality patient care in the Palliative Care Program. Work collaboratively with physicians, other midâ€"level providers, and nursing staff by providing daily patient management. Provides education and instruction to other staff as required.QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Masters in Nursing as Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) with an Adult or Family nurse practitioner.Board certification as an advanced practice hospice and pall! iative care nurse by the National Board for Certification in H! ospice and Palliative Nursing. Board certification by a nationally accredited agency as an Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner.Minimum of three years of professional nursing experience in palliative or hospice care. Effective interpersonal skills, leadership skills, and clinical expertise in the care of patients with lifeâ€"limiting illness. EDUCATION REQUIRED: MSN in area of specialty, national board certification as a nurse practitioner in area of specialty or a combination of education and directly related work experienceSPECIALIZED TRAINING REQUIRED: NoneLICENSE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in Washington State with prescriptive authority, andBLS Certified.DEA CertificateCurrent ACLS/PALS is required based on area of assignmentCONTINUING EDUCATION & COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS: Continuing education and/or licensing requirements: Washington State ARNP Continuing Education credits to maintain licensureMaintain HMC nonâ€"physic! ian practitioner privilegingCompletion of HMC annual mandatory requirements Population Specific continuing competency requirements: Knowledge and expertise in providing care to assigned populationEXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 2â€"4 years midâ€"level care experience in area of assignment in a health care settingMinimum of three years in a palliative or hospice care settingKNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES: Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing practiceDemonstrated skills in collaboration, teamwork and problemâ€"solving to achieve goalsDemonstrated skills in verbal communication and listeningDemonstrated skills in providing excellent service to customersDemonstrated skills in managing the care of assigned patientsENVIRONMENTAL / JOB CONDITIONS: Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals or Substances and/or Infection: Risk of exposure to infectious diseases during all patient contact Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens: Risk of exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens during all patient contact! s Personal Protective Equipment Required: Gloves, gowns, masksACCOUNTAB! ILITIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Standards of Performance Conducts daily patient rounds Participates in patient education and planning/reviewing lab tests, xâ€"rays, and interventions as determined in collaboration with the primary medical team Provides information to patients and their families regarding diagnosis, expected course, prognosis, and care planning as it relates to palliative care; ascertains patient and family understanding Provides assistance with establishing goals of care based on observations of the patients as documented by self and or other personnel Participates in care conferences when appropriate Provides episodic and hospital follow up consultations for patients and families as needed in the outpatient setting Monitors ongoing palliative care specific problems throughout the continuum of care in the outpatient setting, including counseling and coordination of resources Provides care, consultation and education according to professional practice s! tandards, policies, procedures, clinical pathways, protocols and guidelines, the Nurse Practice Act and Federal and State regulations Submits appropriate documentation in accordance with standards established for patient billing Acquires, maintains, and applies current knowledge in the practice of palliative care Contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues and others, including members of the interdisciplinary team Decisions and actions on behalf of patients and families are determined in an ethical manner and in collaboration with appropriate team members Participates and supports ongoing research activities As palliative care clinical faculty develops educational curriculum and provides education via lectures and clinical expertise to all departments of medicine and surgery Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness and cost in planning and developing patient care Develops policies and guidelines for the provision of palliative care across all! settings Participates in grant writing and seeking alternative funding! sources for palliative care service and associated research projectsRepresents Palliative Care Service in division meetings and committees as available S Standards of Practice Demonstrates competency to assess physiological health status of the patient and psychosocial status of the patient and family Demonstrates competency in assisting with implementation of and communication to team members of plan of care based on health status data Demonstrates competency in curriculum development and providing both didactic lecture and clinical instruction Demonstrates competency in developing a comprehensive interdisciplinary plan of care that includes interventions aimed at achieving expected outcomes Seeks appropriate consults when necessary and follows up to ensure communication Efficiently influences the implementation and the interventions identified in the plan of care Evaluates the patient's progress toward attainment of outcomes and intervenes as appropriate Demonstrate flex! ibility while striving as a specialized clinical practitioner Palliative Care Specific ResponsibilitiesIs knowledgeable about plan of care for patients on service Works effectively with interdisciplinary team Demonstrates calm, efficient demeanor, is tactful and positive.
Available to staff for consultation and assistance Serves as a resource for palliative care patients in the outpatient setting Assists, resolves, or appropriately refers customer service issues Offers expertise to hospital initiatives on protocol development Ensures facility safety for patient, family, staff, and reports issues to appropriate persons consistently and in a timely fashionUtilizes chain of command appropriately Maintains list of patients receiving palliative care services or consultations Provides an introduction to palliative care for medical center Patient Care Services orientation Develops, facilitates, and coordinates palliative care teaching rounds monthly Assures that plan of c! are and recommendations are communicated to primary service and to pati! ents and their families Consults with and supports social workers, therapists, care coordinators and charge nurses Provides information direction to patients and their families in relation to support groups Develops curriculum and provides formal and informal palliative care education to physicians, residents, medical students, acute care nursing staff, social workers, chaplains, and others as requested In collaboration with other providers, participates in the afterâ€"hours onâ€"call rotation for palliative care consultative service Service Specific ResponsibilitiesAssumes overall responsibility for the leadership and management of the Palliative Care Service, including hiring and supervision of staff and other attending providers when they are attending on the service Develops new lines of business and revenue streams for Palliative Care Service Assumes overall responsible for service budget, development, oversight, and adjustments based on revenue projections Markets and! provides informational updates to referring physicians in the community Participates in development of interdisciplinary/programmatic quality improvement plan by identifying areas for review, assisting with data collection, and establishment and implementation of corrective actions Provides education to patients, families, medical and nursing staff regarding outpatient hospice and palliative care services Serves as a provider for primary palliative care program. Maintains current certifications in related field of specialty
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