Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
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Job Title: Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Location: Dothan Alabama
Salary:per year
Shift: Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (No on call no weekends)
Job Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to join our inpatient team. This position focuses on providing specialized palliative care to patients in a hospital setting ensuring their comfort and enhancing their quality of life. This role offers a Monday to Friday schedule with no calls and no weekends making it ideal for those seeking a balanced worklife schedule.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide palliative care to inpatients focusing on symptom management and improving quality of life for patients with serious or lifelimiting illnesses.
- Conduct thorough assessments develop care plans and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address physical emotional and spiritual needs of patients.
- Offer support to families providing education and guidance on endoflife care and decisionmaking.
- Document patient progress assessments and treatment plans in accordance with hospital protocols and regulations.
- Work closely with attending physicians nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
Qualifications:
- Nurse Practitioner with a masters degree in nursing from an accredited program.
- Palliative Care NP experience is required.
- ACHPN certification or willingness to obtain within a specified time frame is preferred.
- Current Nurse Practitioner licensure in Alabama.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team.
- Compassionate empathetic and able to handle sensitive patient and family interactions.
Why Join Us
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a rewarding specialty with a structured schedule of Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PMoffering worklife balance and no weekend or call responsibilities. Join a team dedicated to providing compassionate patientcentered care while making a significant impact on the lives of patients and their families.
Employment Type
Full Time
