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Tanner Health

Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care

Tanner Health, Villa Rica, Georgia, United States, 30180

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Job Summary We are seeking a full-time Family Nurse Practitioner to join our Inpatient Palliative Care Team.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Support patients and family members during the medical decision-making process and grief experiences.

Collect and analyze medical information (assessment, diagnostic testing results, and prognostic indicators); develop prognosis and treatment plan for patients.

Maintain appropriate documentation and dictation of inpatient medical records.

Participate in advanced care planning and education of patients, families, and the community.

Promote clinical competency through interdisciplinary education for staff related to the service.

Serve as a consultant for the nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers.

Coordinate with palliative physicians during consultations for hospitalized patients with symptom management needs or goals of care clarification.

Communicate with patients, family, palliative care interdisciplinary team, and other health care team members.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge for evidence-based practice in palliative medicine.

Education & Licensure

Requires completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, with a master’s degree in nursing.

Active GA APRN license or meet criteria for obtaining licensure.

CAPC certified or must obtain within two years of employment.

Experience

Prior nursing experience in critical care, oncology, or cardiology specialty area preferred.

New graduates are welcome to apply.

Schedule & Location

Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm

Position will provide coverage primarily at Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica but will require six months of training at Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton under palliative medicine attending.

Call requirements based on future growth of the palliative care department.

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