Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

3 days ago

Houston, Texas, United States Compassus Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Compassus. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals with complex and life-limiting illnesses.

Responsibilities
  • Assess and manage the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and their families.
  • Develop and implement individualized care plans that address the patient's goals and preferences.
  • Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure seamless care coordination and communication.
  • Provide education and support to patients and families on disease management, symptom control, and advance care planning.
  • Participate in ongoing education and professional development to stay current with best practices in palliative care.
Requirements
  • Master's degree in Nursing required.
  • Active and unencumbered CNS or Nurse Practitioner license in state of employment required.
  • Certified as a Nurse Practitioner in Adult, Family, Acute, or Geriatric required.
  • Active NPI number.
  • Maintain active DEA certification if state allows prescription of controlled substances by APPs.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care is preferred, but not required.
  • Minimum of five (5) years nursing experience required; clinical nursing care in oncology, hospice, geriatrics, intensive care preferred.
Work Environment

The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

About Compassus

At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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