Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Company: Compassus
Location: Willingboro
Posted on: March 14, 2025
Job Description:
CompanyCompassusPosition SummaryThe Palliative Care Nurse
Practitioner is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of
Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for
promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success
as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of
Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships
within the company, among all departments, and all external
stakeholders. The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner provides
palliative care for patients facing chronic, complex, and /or
life-threatening conditions at various locations within the flow of
patient care. S/he provides assessments, disease and treatment
education, and symptom management to meet the needs of palliative
care patients and their families. The Palliative Care Nurse
Practitioner helps the patient and family maintain their maximum
level of comfort and coping. S/he provides care and support in
collaboration with the PCP and specialists and ensures compliance
with practice standards and codes. S/he must collaborate
appropriately with the assigned Compassus Medical Director and flex
their schedule to meet agency needs.Position Specific
Responsibilities
- Performs routine and urgent assessments:
- Availability Monday - Friday, 8a-5p local time.
- 100 visits per month minimum; adjusted for PTO and part-time
status.
- Carries a minimum patient census load of 80 patients, may
increase depending on market needs.
- Ability to triage consults by patient acuity.
- Performs bedside palliative care with patient/family
education.
- Subject to after hours and weekend on-call requirements per the
needs of the organization.
- Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory and radiology tests
within scope of professional practice.
- Prescribes medications including controlled substances to the
extent delegated and licensed.
- Orders treatments and durable medical equipment as
indicated.
- Performs other therapeutic measures as indicated.
- Consults with palliative care physician or designees as needed,
informs primary physician of services provided and collaborate with
other physicians as needed.
- Assists in all facets of care coordination for palliative care
referrals.
- Prepares and maintains accurate patient records, charts, and
documents to support sound medical practice and reimbursement for
services provided.
- Complies with applicable laws and regulations with respect to
Collaborative Agreements.
- Completes accurate billing and coding activities for all
patient encounters according to CMS guidelines.
- Provides training and ongoing education and onboarding support
for staff.
- Defines goals for professional growth and participates actively
in professional activities and organizations.
- Engages in active and frequent self-care activities for
personal and professional growth and longevity.
- Adheres to the practice of confidentiality regarding patients,
families, staff and the Organization.
- Assists patients and families in identification of goals of
treatment and ongoing plans of care at every visit. Communicates
these goals among Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
- Collaborates/communicates with Medical Director, attending
Physician, hospital staff, and IDT:
- Participates in monthly IDT meeting with market team.
- Collaborates/communicates with IDT needs of patient for
clinical and psycho-social interventions.
- Assists in identifying the need for intervention of other IDT
members.
- Effectively communicates patient and family needs to IDT.
- Completes and submits required clinical documentation within 24
hours of visit completion.
- Educates patient and caregiver regarding:
- Care of patient.
- Disease process.
- Goal setting.
- Symptom control.
- Treatment options.
- Prognosis.
- Advance Care Planning.
- Supervises nurse trainees, including graduate and advance
practice nurses in field placements.
- Participates in supervision of other trainees, including
medical students, residents, fellows, and social work and
psychology trainees.
- Requires regular regional travel, involving driving within a
60-mile radius.
- Performs other duties as assigned.Education And/or Experience
- Master's degree in Nursing required.
- Minimum of five (5) years nursing experience required; clinical
nursing care in oncology, hospice, geriatrics, intensive care
preferred.Skills
- Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and
divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common
fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and
percentage.
- Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret
general business periodicals, professional journals, technical
procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports,
business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to
effectively present information and respond to questions from
leaders, team members, investors, and external parties. Strong
written and verbal communications.
- Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write,
and speak English. Articulates and embraces hospice philosophy.
Strong organizational and time management skills. Must be able to
work a flexible schedule to include nights and weekends. Must be
able to travel. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information,
such as patient and Company files.Certifications, Licenses, and
Registrations
- Active and unencumbered CNS or Nurse Practitioner license in
state of employment required.
- Certified as a Nurse Practitioner in Adult, Family, Acute, or
Geriatric required.
- Active NPI number.
- Maintain active DEA certification if state allows prescription
of controlled substances by APPs.
- Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care is
preferred, but not required.State Specific RequirementsOther
- All states except Iowa: Current collaborative physician
agreement in place.Physical Demands and Work Environment: The
demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively
perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate
team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and
manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift
and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements
include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision,
depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. In a healthcare
setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and
conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of
standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care
is essential. This description provides a general overview and may
vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and
conditions inherent to clinical positions in our organization.At
Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity,
and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are
committed to creating a fair work environment where our team
members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal
opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual
orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran
status.
Keywords: Compassus, Levittown , Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare , Willingboro, Pennsylvania
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