Nurse Practitioner Job at CHRISTUS VNA Hospice and Palliative Care San Antonio
CHRISTUS VNA Hospice and Palliative Care San Antonio San Antonio, TX 78240
Company Overview:
At Christus VNA Hospice and Palliative Care , a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people.
We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!
Must be fully vaccinated or be willing to complete full vaccination by date of hire and proof of vaccination will be required. If permitted by state law, the company will consider requests for religious or medical exemptions.
Christus VNA Hospice and Palliative Care is part of the LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: “It's all about helping people.”
We are hiring for a
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner.
At Christus VNA Hospice and Palliative Care , a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people.
We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!
- employee wellness programs
- flexibility for true work-life balance
- continuing education & career growth opportunities
- company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals
Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!
Essential Functions:
The role of the
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner/APRN provides direct patient and family care through home based palliative
care consultation to ensure specialty services to patients with serious illness by proactively identifying patient centered
opportunities to improve the patient and family's experience of illness, anticipate and treat distressing symptoms.
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Demonstrates effective and ethical use of approved evidence based palliative medicine practices in the delivery of all patientcare based on physical, emotional, spiritual, psycho/social, ethical, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to theages of patients served.
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Demonstrates knowledgeable clinical expertise by incorporating palliative care body of knowledge to formulate an effectiveplan of care.
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Gathers pertinent information systematically from all sources, including medical records, family history, caregivers, andthorough specialty physical, emotional psychosocial and spiritual clinical patient assessment.
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Completes a comprehensive assessment utilizing the palliative care domains of assessment, interprets findings, medicationreconciliation assessment and formulates problem related diagnosis, initiates plan of care utilizing therapeutic interventionsand evaluates the results of these actions for adequate outcome responses.
License Requirements
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MS/MSN/MN or PhD of an U.S. Accredited School of Nursing
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RN/APRN licensure in State of Practice
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Nurse Practitioner/CNS with prescriptive authority. Must maintain all requirements for licensure
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5 years of clinical nursing Experience. 1-2 years as APRN with Hospice, Palliative Care or Oncology preferred
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Advanced practice palliative care certification (ACHPN) is preferred. Certification in an appropriate advanced practice area willbe considered. BCLS Licensure requirement. ACHPN Certification is encouraged following 2 years of employment
LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.
Must be fully vaccinated or be willing to complete full vaccination by date of hire and proof of vaccination will be required. If permitted by state law, the company will consider requests for religious or medical exemptions.
Christus VNA Hospice and Palliative Care is part of the LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: “It's all about helping people.”
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