Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Puget Sound Hospice Puget Sound Hospice Olympia, WA Olympia, WA Full-time Full-time $55 - $75 an hour $55 - $75 an hour Are you a NURSE PRACTITIONER looking for an exceptional career opportunity? Puget Sound Hospice is seeking an experienced and caring full-time Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the greater Thurston County, Washington area to help us build our palliative care program! Benefits $50-$75 an hour, DOE Palliative Care Program structure (templates, SME assistance, etc.
) and training provided but this is a new program for this agency.
We are waiting for the right person to get it started.
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage with:
Eligibility 1st of the month after your hire date Free telehealth programs Paid Holiday, Sick, and PTO Paid Life and AD&D insurance 401K with company match Mileage reimbursement Tuition reimbursement Employee referral program Flexible scheduling Employee Assistance Program Employee Emergency Funds Health and Flexible Spending Accounts A variety of voluntary insurance programs to choose from Comprehensive paid training Room for advancement No on-call required A fun, collaborative, and supportive team! Our Core Values are CAPLICO:
Customer Second (Employee First!) Accountability Passion for Learning Love One Another Intelligent Risk Taking Celebration Ownership Advantages of working as a Hospice Nurse Practitioner with Puget Sound Hospice:
A palliative care nurse practitioner plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive care to patients with serious illnesses, focusing on pain and symptom management, as well as addressing the emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both patients and their families.
With Puget Sound Hospice, you will join us in our commitment to provide personalized, life-changing service to our community.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Patient Assessment:
Conduct thorough assessments of patients with serious illnesses, including symptom management, psychosocial needs, and advance care planning.
Treatment Planning:
Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, focusing on pain and symptom management, emotional support, and quality of life.
Medication Management:
Prescribe and manage medications to address symptoms, pain, and other palliative care needs, while considering potential interactions and side effects.
Communication and Counseling:
Provide clear, compassionate communication to patients and their families, offering support, education, and counseling on treatment options, prognosis, and end-of-life care.
Collaboration:
Work closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, holistic care for patients and their families.
Support for Families:
Offer guidance and support to patients' families, addressing their emotional, spiritual, and practical needs throughout the palliative care process.
Education and Advocacy:
Educate healthcare staff, patients, and families about palliative care principles and advocate for the integration of palliative care in various healthcare settings.
Documentation:
Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient assessments, care plans, interventions, and patient/family interactions in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Requirements and Qualifications Advanced Practice Nursing Licensure:
Hold a current, unrestricted nurse practitioner license.
Possess a Master's or Doctoral degree in nursing with a specialization in palliative care or a related field.
Preferred but not required:
certification as a nurse practitioner in palliative care, such as the Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN) or Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse Practitioner (ACHPNP) credential.
Have a strong clinical background in palliative care, hospice care, oncology, or chronic illness, with experience in pain and symptom management, end-of-life care, and communication with seriously ill patients and their families.
Thinking of moving to Washington State? Here are some great reasons to consider it:
Beautiful scenery year-round! Low carbon footprint No State Income Tax Outdoor recreation of all kinds All four seasons, but not to the extremes! Local wineries and breweries To learn more, call, or text our in-house recruiter Marta @ 425-320-9683 To learn more about Puget Sound Home Health & Hospice, please visit our website at http:
//pugetsoundhh.
com/ Follow us on Facebook at @ https:
//www.
facebook.
com/pugetsoundhh Follow us on LinkedIn at @ https:
//www.
linkedin.
com/company/puget-sound-home-health/ Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$55.
00 - $75.
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Medical specialties:
Hospice & Palliative Medicine Weekly schedule:
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Hospice & palliative medicine:
1 year (Preferred) License/Certification:
Nurse Practitioner License (Required) Ability to Relocate:
Olympia, WA:
Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location:
On the road.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
) and training provided but this is a new program for this agency.
We are waiting for the right person to get it started.
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage with:
Eligibility 1st of the month after your hire date Free telehealth programs Paid Holiday, Sick, and PTO Paid Life and AD&D insurance 401K with company match Mileage reimbursement Tuition reimbursement Employee referral program Flexible scheduling Employee Assistance Program Employee Emergency Funds Health and Flexible Spending Accounts A variety of voluntary insurance programs to choose from Comprehensive paid training Room for advancement No on-call required A fun, collaborative, and supportive team! Our Core Values are CAPLICO:
Customer Second (Employee First!) Accountability Passion for Learning Love One Another Intelligent Risk Taking Celebration Ownership Advantages of working as a Hospice Nurse Practitioner with Puget Sound Hospice:
A palliative care nurse practitioner plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive care to patients with serious illnesses, focusing on pain and symptom management, as well as addressing the emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both patients and their families.
With Puget Sound Hospice, you will join us in our commitment to provide personalized, life-changing service to our community.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Patient Assessment:
Conduct thorough assessments of patients with serious illnesses, including symptom management, psychosocial needs, and advance care planning.
Treatment Planning:
Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, focusing on pain and symptom management, emotional support, and quality of life.
Medication Management:
Prescribe and manage medications to address symptoms, pain, and other palliative care needs, while considering potential interactions and side effects.
Communication and Counseling:
Provide clear, compassionate communication to patients and their families, offering support, education, and counseling on treatment options, prognosis, and end-of-life care.
Collaboration:
Work closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, holistic care for patients and their families.
Support for Families:
Offer guidance and support to patients' families, addressing their emotional, spiritual, and practical needs throughout the palliative care process.
Education and Advocacy:
Educate healthcare staff, patients, and families about palliative care principles and advocate for the integration of palliative care in various healthcare settings.
Documentation:
Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient assessments, care plans, interventions, and patient/family interactions in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Requirements and Qualifications Advanced Practice Nursing Licensure:
Hold a current, unrestricted nurse practitioner license.
Possess a Master's or Doctoral degree in nursing with a specialization in palliative care or a related field.
Preferred but not required:
certification as a nurse practitioner in palliative care, such as the Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN) or Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse Practitioner (ACHPNP) credential.
Have a strong clinical background in palliative care, hospice care, oncology, or chronic illness, with experience in pain and symptom management, end-of-life care, and communication with seriously ill patients and their families.
Thinking of moving to Washington State? Here are some great reasons to consider it:
Beautiful scenery year-round! Low carbon footprint No State Income Tax Outdoor recreation of all kinds All four seasons, but not to the extremes! Local wineries and breweries To learn more, call, or text our in-house recruiter Marta @ 425-320-9683 To learn more about Puget Sound Home Health & Hospice, please visit our website at http:
//pugetsoundhh.
com/ Follow us on Facebook at @ https:
//www.
facebook.
com/pugetsoundhh Follow us on LinkedIn at @ https:
//www.
linkedin.
com/company/puget-sound-home-health/ Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$55.
00 - $75.
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Medical specialties:
Hospice & Palliative Medicine Weekly schedule:
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Hospice & palliative medicine:
1 year (Preferred) License/Certification:
Nurse Practitioner License (Required) Ability to Relocate:
Olympia, WA:
Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location:
On the road.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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