About the Opportunity: Interdisciplinary palliative care program within well-established hospital system is actively seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to enhance their Adult Palliative Care service. This position is supported by Hospitalist physicians and Nurse Practitioners, as well as a team of experienced case managers and a Spiritual Care Director.
Responsibilities:
Ideal candidates will possess or be willing to obtain an ACHPN certification
Deliver direct and indirect patient care for palliative care inpatients through comprehensive assessments and aggressive symptom and medication management
Provide inpatient consultations in critical care, oncology, neurology, cardiology, and general medical and surgical units
Collaborate with referring providers to coordinate a plan of care
Conduct goals of care discussions with patients and families to align treatment choices with their wishes
Practice Highlights:
Monday – Friday schedule, 8am - 5pm
No call required and no weekends
No outpatient responsibilities
Community Highlights: Nationally recognized as a great place to raise kids and a great place to retire. The community offers a low cost of living, excellent educational facilities, and traditional southern hospitality.
Robust business environment
Championship caliber golf courses
Known for its extensive recreational amenities, the city offers parks, public swimming pools, and tennis courts, including a sports complex built to professional standards
Nearby lakes and rivers less than 100 miles to Gulf Coast beaches
Benefits Include:
Competitive compensation dependent on experience
$15,000 commencement payment
Paid interviewing expenses
Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plans
Retirement plan
Paid time off for vacation and illness
Annual allowances for professional fees and CME
Paid malpractice with tail coverage
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