Hospice Nurse Practitioner
Company: Sutter Health
Location: Concord
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Organization:SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - BayPosition
Overview:Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care
of patients in collaboration with a physician. Functions within the
full scope of licensure; accountable for the assessment,
coordination delivery and evaluation of nursing care assessing the
patient to identify hospice care needs, creates and modifies a plan
of care, makes appropriate referrals, provides patient and family
education, monitors patient status, and evaluates the effectiveness
of the established plan of care. Serves as a resource for medical
and nursing staff and works collaboratively to develop and
implement Hospice programs in a variety of settings. With the
patient/family, and other members of the interdisciplinary care
team, provides evidence-based physical, emotional, psychosocial,
and spiritual/existential care to individuals and families
experiencing life-limiting progressive illness. The goal of Hospice
nursing is to promote the patient's quality of life through the
relief of suffering along the illness trajectory, through the death
of the patient, and into the bereavement period of the family.Job
Description:
EDUCATION
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Master's: Nursing
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
RN-Registered Nurse of California
NP-Nurse Practitioner
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare ProviderCalifornia Drivers
LicenseValid Auto Insurance
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
5 years experience as nurse practitioner
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge Possess critical thinking skills, in-depth knowledge of
clinical disease entities common to hospice and palliative care
including the pathophysiology, disease progression, pharmacological
and non-pharmacological treatment modalities for palliative care,
in-depth knowledge of the hospice philosophy, the Medicare hospice
benefit, Conditions of Participation, and Local Coverage
Determinations under the Medicare Fiscal Intermediary and CHAP
Skills
Demonstrated clinical assessment skills.
Possess interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and
written.
Must have the ability to function independently and as a member of
an interdisciplinary team; ability to exercise independently sound
clinical judgment in planning and providing patient care; ability
to recognize the special needs of hospice patients and others
including family, friends, caregivers in the home.
Ability to communicate with patients, family, friends, and
caregivers, in an effective, mature, caring manner.
Ability to maintain effective and harmonious working relations with
internal and external customers.
Must be proficient in utilizing technology such as cellular phones,
smartphone or pdas, laptop computers and have computer skills.
Pay Range: 67.35-94.29The salary range for this role may vary above
or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has
not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential
applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation
takes into account several factors including but not limited to a
candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and
certifications, department equity, training and organizational
needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program
offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a
comprehensive benefits package.Job Shift:DaysSchedule:Full
TimeShift Hours:8Days of the Week:Friday, Monday, Thursday,
Tuesday, WednesdayWeekend
Requirements:NoneBenefits:YesUnions:NoPosition
Status:Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:40Employee Status:RegularNumber of
Openings:1This position may regularly work, store, prepare,
receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s)
identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes
of USP 800.Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer
EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.Schedule/Shift: Regular/ Days
Keywords: Sutter Health, Concord , Hospice Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare , Concord, California
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