Advanced Practice Nurse in Palliative Care

2 weeks ago

Gretna, Louisiana, United States LHC Group Full time
Overview

We are seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse specializing in Palliative Care.

At Palliative Care at Heart, part of LHC Group, we foster a culture centered around compassion, inclusion, and trust, creating meaningful connections for our patients, their families, our team, and the communities we serve. Our mission is to provide holistic support to those in need.

We are dedicated to offering benefits that support your overall well-being:
  • Wellness initiatives for employees
  • Flexible schedules promoting work-life harmony
  • Paid holidays and time off
  • Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
  • Comprehensive support and resources to help you achieve your career aspirations.

Elevate your career in a nurturing environment. Join us today.

Key Responsibilities

The Advanced Practice Nurse in Palliative Care delivers direct care to patients and families through specialized consultations, ensuring essential services for individuals facing serious illnesses with a prognosis of one year or less who are not yet ready for hospice care.
  • Utilizes approved evidence-based practices in palliative medicine to provide ethical and effective patient care, addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial, ethical, educational, and safety needs, tailored to the patient demographics served.
  • Exhibits clinical expertise by applying the principles of palliative care to develop comprehensive care plans.
  • Systematically collects relevant information from various sources, including medical records, family histories, and caregiver insights, conducting thorough assessments of patients' physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual health.
  • Completes detailed assessments utilizing palliative care domains, interprets findings, performs medication reconciliation, formulates problem-related diagnoses, initiates care plans with therapeutic interventions, and evaluates outcomes for effectiveness.

Qualifications

Experience Requirements

  • A minimum of five years of nursing experience, with a focus on clinical care in oncology, hospice, geriatrics, or intensive care preferred.

Licensure Requirements

  • Current certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice.
  • Certification from a recognized national body such as ANCC, NBCHPN, or AANP.
  • Possession of a valid driver's license and vehicle insurance, with access to reliable transportation.
  • Current CPR certification is mandatory.

Preferred Licensure

  • Palliative Care ARNP certification is desirable.

Skill Requirements

  • Strong understanding of the interdisciplinary team approach.

Company Overview

LHC Group is dedicated to promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, serving as an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Palliative Care at Heart, part of the LHC Group family of providers, is recognized as a preferred partner for post-acute care among hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that meets our patients' needs wherever they are. Our mission is to expand access to effective healthcare, ensuring that more patients and families receive the support they require. Our commitment is united by a single purpose: It's all about helping people.

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