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Transitions LifeCare

Inpatient Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner, Full-time

Transitions LifeCare, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601

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Job Title Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Palliative Care @ DRAH

Job Summary This is a full‑time professional position. This role will assist in providing Palliative Care Consultation to patients in the hospital setting, provide direct patient care on an ongoing basis, and work with the Director of Inpatient Palliative Medicine to educate hospital staff and community physicians about palliative care, pain and symptom management, communication around end‑of‑life decision making, and other Transitions LifeCare programs.

Schedule Monday‑Friday 8:30 am‑5:00 pm; weekends and holidays as needed/scheduled.

Responsibilities

Provide Palliative Care Consultation to patients in the hospital.

Provide direct patient care on an ongoing basis as directed by and under the clinical supervision of the Director of Inpatient Palliative Medicine; utilizing pain and symptom management interventions based on established hospice and/or palliative care guidelines and standards.

Attend IDG meetings as appropriate.

Document in patient medical record to meet federal, state, regulatory, and agency guidelines.

Educate hospital staff and consult with community physicians about palliative care pain, symptom management, communication around end‑of‑life decision making, and other Transitions LifeCare programs.

Assist in data collection, forms, and outcome evaluation tools for the PalliativeCare Program as needed.

Participate in on‑call rotation.

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Expectations

TL Core Values are exemplified in all interactions with internal and external customers.

Adheres to TL policies, procedures and guidelines.

Abides by regulatory requirements of the North Carolina Medical Board and Board of Nursing.

Adheres to NHPCO Ethical Practices and the American Nurses Association’s Code of Ethics.

Requirements

Nurse Practitioner with current N.C. license.

Preferred: 3 years clinical experience.

Preferred: 2 years’ experience in hospice, palliative care and/or home health.

Preferred: ACHPN certification.

Maintain educational requirements to meet Nurse Practitioner standards.

Knowledgeable about reimbursement sources, Medicare regulations, licensing laws, and accreditation standards.

Computer skills preferred.

Current CPR certification.

Must have and maintain a valid North Carolina Driver’s License, automobile insurance coverage, and reliable transportation.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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