What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Nurse - Palliative position at Community Healthcare of Texas?
Community Healthcare of Texas has provided Hospice and Palliative Care Services since 1996. Community Healthcare of Texas has cared for patients with serious and terminal illnesses throughout North Central Texas. Providing compassionate care for those living with an illness while supporting those caring for a loved one is the mission of Community Healthcare of Texas.
Community Healthcare of Texas is currently recruiting for an Advanced Practice Nurse Palliative
$7,500 Sign-On Bonus
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, and in accordance with CHOT policies and procedures, is responsible and accountable for collaboration with CHOT physician(s), and other care team members, in an active practice to deliver palliative care and hospice-related health care services to patients and families.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Documents medical history, pertinent patient information, hospice eligibility, disease progress, functional and physical decline, medications, and/or diagnostic studies as required for the patient visit (per agency documentation standards); communicates findings and changes to the Medical Director.
- Consults the Medical Director or designee when the plan of care is outside of standardized practice and protocols, and specialty consults are needed to manage the patient’s care.
- Reviews, follows, and/or updates the written plan of care in coordination with an interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
- Assures that the patient receives appropriate measures to control symptoms through collaboration with IDT members.
- Document care provided in the patient’s clinical record, providing evidence of the progression of the end-stage disease process.
- Attends Physicians' meetings and other meetings as directed by the Medical Director or the Director/Senior Director.
- Establishes, builds, and nurtures relationships with staff and community referral sources to facilitate program growth.
- Participate in the QA/PI process as required.
- Perform all duties within the scope of local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to care and documentation for all payers in palliative and hospice care.
- Perform other related duties or special projects as directed by the Director/Senior Director and/or Medical Director.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Registered Nurse duly licensed to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the state of Texas under the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners provisions. Prefer additional accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing (American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Nurse Credentialing Center, or HPNA Advanced Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing ACHPN).
- Comprehensive knowledge and well-developed skills in:
- Medicine and Pharmacology
- Pain and Symptom Control
- Psychology of loss
- Understanding and acceptance of Hospice principles of care.
- Requires a minimum of 3 years of nursing experience, preferably at the APN level.
- Valid Texas Driver’s License
- Proof of current Automobile Liability Insurance
- Proficient skill using a computer is required; Microsoft Office suite experience is required.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.