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Lake Sunapee VNA Per Diem Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner in New London, New Hampshire
Our core values of Community, Compassion, Empowerment, and Excellence are at the heart of our culture and everything we do.
The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner provides palliative care consultation visits in the community setting, including home, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. Palliative care consultation visits may include serious illness conversations, goals of care discussions, advanced care planning/directives, symptom assessment and symptom management recommendations with an emphasis on patient goals and quality of life. The Palliative Nurse Practitioner coordinates with the patient’s health care team through planning and effective communication.
Competitive Rates
Day Shifts
Benefits for this position include:
Longevity Benefit
Retirement account
Continuing Education
Gym Discount
AAA Membership
Job Highlights for Per Diem Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner:
Flexible Schedule
Monday through Friday
Highly autonomous
Family-oriented culture that fosters teamwork and excellence
Strong clinical support and educational resources
Opportunities to grow and expand your skill set based upon your own personal goals and aspirations
Responsibilities for Per Diem Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner:
Performs palliative care consultations, and follow up visits with accurate and timely documentation
Performs Palliative Care follow up visits based on individualized care plan
Collaborates regularly with attending physician(s) and Hospice and Palliative Medical Director
Provides education on trajectory of advanced illness
Assists in care coordination to meet patient goals, clinical needs and symptom management
Qualifications for Per Diem Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner:
Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
Current nursing licensure in State
Master's degree with a minimum of (1) year Nurse Practitioner experience and a minimum of (1) year hospice or palliative care experience preferred
Accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by State
Certification in a specialist area preferred; (e.g. Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN), Pediatrics or Geriatrics)
Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills
Proof of Flu vaccination
Reliable transportation
Valid driver's license
Automobile insurance
Physical exam within the last year
Two-step TB test
Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice is a mid-sized agency, providing home health care, hospice, palliative and personal care services to people of all ages in parts of Grafton, Merrimack, and Sullivan counties in New Hampshire.
Lake Sunapee Region VNA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.