Palliative Care Specialist

4 days ago


South Portland, Maine, United States Elevance Health Full time
About the Role

Elevance Health is seeking a skilled Palliative Nurse Practitioner to join our team in providing comprehensive, collaborative medical care to patients in the comfort of their own homes. As a Palliative Care Specialist, you will work closely with our team of healthcare professionals to develop complex plans of care that address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our patients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals with serious illnesses, focusing on relief from symptoms, pain, and stress.
  • Collaborate with our interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and social workers, to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Conduct thorough assessments, gather medical history, and perform physical exams to inform treatment decisions.
  • Prescribe medications and therapies as needed, while ensuring safe and effective care.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, adhering to regulatory requirements and company standards.
  • Participate in ongoing education and training to stay current with best practices in palliative care.
Requirements
  • Current unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (NP) license or Physician Assistant (PA) license in applicable state(s).
  • DEA registration or eligibility required.
  • CPR certification required.
  • 2 years of experience in home-based services, complex care cases, and hospice and/or palliative care preferred.
  • Bedside hospital, oncology, emergency room (ER) or intensive care unit (ICU) experience highly preferred.
  • Experience working with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) preferred.
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
About Elevance Health

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards, including merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs. Our benefits package also includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability benefits, 401(k) + match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs, and financial education resources.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy, with associates required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location.



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