Position Overview

This role is dedicated to delivering clinical and palliative care services within hospital or homecare environments. The practitioner supports the assessment, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of clinical programs and policies. They actively contribute to quality improvement initiatives and collaborate closely with physicians and healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes and resource management.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment, adhering to unit safety and infection control protocols.
• Provide direct clinical services in hospital settings.
• Monitor patient outcomes, identify barriers to care, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address challenges.
• Educate physicians, inpatient staff, and the community on hospice and end-of-life care services.
• Participate actively in performance improvement programs.
• Oversee clinical service assessments, development, and evaluations.
• Conduct patient health assessments through histories and physical exams.
• Refer patients to alternate care options as needed.
• Coordinate with Infection Control for reporting, screening, and prevention programs related to infectious diseases.
• Prepare and present monthly reports and statistics to management; attend relevant meetings and workshops.
• Develop and review clinical policies, procedures, and monitoring tools.
• Continuously improve quality of care and service delivery.
• Collaborate with medical directors, physicians, and healthcare professionals to ensure effective clinical service provision.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as an adult Nurse Practitioner; candidates with less NP experience but at least 5 years of RN acute care experience may be considered.
• Completion of all Nurse Practitioner clinical requirements.
• Proficient with personal computers.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree required.

Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse license.
• Current Nurse Practitioner license.

Certifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Employment is contingent upon passing a physical exam, drug screening, and background checks prior to start date. Compliance with regional COVID-19 vaccination mandates is required.