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Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner - Northside Hospital Gwinnett

Northside Hospital Inc.
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Lawrenceville, GA, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Northside Hospital is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for its Palliative Medicine program, which focuses on the needs of patients facing complex or life-limiting illnesses.
  • Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in Nursing and have at least three years of nursing experience, preferably in oncology, hospice, geriatrics, or palliative medicine.
  • The role involves providing comprehensive evaluations, symptom management, and participation in discharge planning while promoting excellence in care.
  • Certification in palliative care is required within 24 months of hire, along with BLS certification every two years, and ACLS certification is preferred.
  • The work hours for this position are from 8 AM to 7 PM, with a competitive salary offered based on experience.

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

The goal of Northside Hospital’s (NSH) Palliative Medicine program is to focus on the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of   patients facing complex or life limiting illness at any point during their disease process. The goal of this program is to reduce suffering and improve quality of life for these patients and their families in collaboration with other members of the health care team.  As a member of the Palliative Interdisciplinary team, this position will play a pivotal role in providing palliative medicine consultation for seriously ill patients and their families. Duties include comprehensive medical and psychosocial evaluation of patients and families, skilled and meticulous symptom management, and involvement and participation in discharge planning and continuity of care efforts according to NSH standards of care. Educational efforts in palliative medicine are key elements of this work. Promotes excellence in care and customer service to all patients served.  Serves as a role model of excellence in nursing knowledge and clinical practice.

Qualifications

REQUIRED
  • Master’s Degree in Nursing from an Accredited College or University and certified as a Nurse Practitioner in area of clinical focus.
  • Minimum three (3) years’ experience in nursing; experience in oncology, hospice, geriatrics or palliative medicine.
  •  Certification in palliative care, Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) or Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACPHN), within (24) twenty four months of hire or transfer.
  • BLS Certification every two (2) years.
  • PREFERRED

  • ACLS Certification every two (2) years.
  • Work Hours (EX:7AM-7PM):

    8a-7p



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