What are the responsibilities and job description for the Palliative Care: Nurse Practitioner - Dumas/Dalhart Area position at BSA Hospice of the Southwest?
Job Summary:
Primary functions are to assist in overseeing the clinical care and treatment of patients and families; to consult with the patients' attending physician, in consultation with the palliative physician; provide clinical direction to the Interdisciplinary Group to ensure quality care.
Reports to: Professional Services Director
Job Qualifications:
- Education: Gradate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
- Licensure: Current State license as a Registered Nurse and as an Advanced Practice Nurse. Current Driver's License
- Experience: Two years experience as an APN in a clinical care setting preferred, hospice or home health preferred.
- Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacology, palliative care, and end-of-life. Good interpersonal skills.
- Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid auto liability insurance.
Environmental and Working Conditions:
Works in patient homes, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals, inpatient unit, offices and other environments in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; the ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.
Physical and Mental Effort:
Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs; and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.