What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality of Life-Palliative Post Acute APRP position at Central Florida Inpatient Medicine?
Location: Life Care Estero, Estero Florida
SNF Facilities and some home visits
1099
JOB SUMMARY
The duties of a Palliative Care, Post-Acute Nurse Practitioner, APRN mid-level provider include, but are not limited to, making rounds in the skilled nursing facilities, communicating to patients, facility staff members, providing accurate assessment, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, education and follow-up care to patients. MUST HAVE/QUALITY OF LIFE/ PALLIATIVE CARE EXPERIENCE.
Quick Program Overview:
Our program is grounded in the idea that quality of life reflects a person’s total well-being—physically, emotionally, and socially—including both positive and challenging elements.
We provide care not just at end-of-life, but at any point where a patient’s symptoms, cognitive health, or day-to-day function are starting to impact their quality of life. We focus on early needs identification, collaborative care planning, and aligning treatment with each person’s goals.
Key Services We Offer:
🧠 Cognitive Assessments
We include formal cognitive screenings at intake to identify early decline, support communication, and ensure appropriate surrogate decision-making where needed.
🗂️ Goals of Care Conversations
We guide patients and families through structured conversations about what matters most—making sure care aligns with values, preferences, and long-term priorities.
🏥 Discharge & Functional Planning
We support transitions from hospitals or SNFs by helping families understand a patient’s new level of function and prepare for home care, outpatient follow-up, or other support services.
Why This Matters:
Palliative care isn’t about stopping care—it’s about improving the experience. Our team works closely with PCPs, specialists, and discharge planners to ensure care is person-centered, coordinated, and values-driven. We meet people where they are and help them move forward with clarity and dignity.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
- Examine patients and record history
- Adhere to proper charting protocols
- Discuss with Physician and other health care professionals to prepare comprehensive plan
- Order or execute tests or images as needed
- Submit health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review by Physician
- Analyze results of tests, diagnose and report to patient
- Administer or prescribe treatment and medications
- Promote health by advising patient on diet, hygiene and prevention of disease
- Inoculate and vaccinate as required
- Refer to specialist as required for patient's well-being
- Report deaths and contagious diseases to governmental authorities
- Other responsibilities as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Must have and maintain current State of Florida license in good standing
- Current National Board Certification
- Current DEA
- Post Acute experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Effective written, verbal and electronic communication skills
- Show initiative, creativity and problem-solving ability
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues to provide quality healthcare
- Experience in Palliative care
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior experience using an electronic medical records system
- Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)
RELATIONSHIP REPORTING
Reports to the Supervisory Palliative Physician
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues as necessary to provide quality health care
- Ability to use a computer, printer and scanner
- Ability to sit, stand or view a computer screen for extended periods of time
- Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions for extended periods of time
- Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel
- Ability to reach with hands and arms