Nurse Practitioner Registered Nurse Palliative Care Des Plaines Full-Time
Company: AccentCare, Inc.
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview:AccentCare, formerly known as Seasons or Texas Home
Health.Why You'll Love Being a Nurse Practitioner at AccentCareDo
you take great pride in achieving the best possible outcomes for
patients? Are you passionate about providing exceptional care? Join
the AccentCare team today as a Nurse Practitioner job.As a Nurse
Practitioner, you will have the ability to work at the top of your
licensure while working one-on-one with your clients to provide
them with customized care. Under the guidance of your physician,
you will develop plans of care and utilize nursing theories,
skills, and techniques to provide quality care to your clients on a
daily basis.When you join AccentCare, you become part of a team
that is not only dedicated to their patients, but to each other as
well. Here, you will truly make a difference each and every day as
you work alongside a supportive team. With a competitive benefits
package, work-life balance, professional development, and an
outstanding work environment, you will have everything you need to
achieve success in your career. Bring your passion for patient care
and you will build a career you love as a Nurse Practitioner.Join
the AccentCare team and apply for this Nurse Practitioner
opportunity today!$108160 - $153920 / yearAccentCare, formerly
known as Seasons or Texas Home Health.Responsibilities:Nurse
Practitioner Responsibilities:Develop and implement clinical plans
of care for adult patients with chronic and terminal illnesses.
Perform patient assessment, history and physical; recommendations
on aggressive symptom-management. Develop plans to meet patient and
family physical and psychosocial needsMonitor patient progress;
update the Team Director and team members; consult regarding
discharge planning; and patient/family teaching. Maintain patient
medical records according to established standards and documents in
a systematic, accurate and succinct format. Maintain communication
with the supervisory physician(s) and attending physician to review
patient records and care plans on a routine basisRefer patients to
Physician or to specialized healthcare resources for consultation
or treatment as appropriate. Initiate communication with attending
physicians, other hospice staff members and other agencies as
needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the
patient/family.Provide patient/family education and counseling
including instructing the family and/or patient caregiver on: How
to administer medication and recognize side effects. How to perform
personal care and oral hygiene. How to assist in lifting, moving,
ambulation and exercise. How to prepare for the events preceding
death. May provide appropriate support at time of deathAssist in
making home health aide assignments, prepare written instructions
for the aide and supervise the aide in the home. Participate in
continuing education and/or continuing medical education as
required by licensing body. Prescribe medication as permitted by
the state and/or the state Board of Nursing. Serve as a resource to
hospital, facility staff and/or physicians on palliative care
issues. Participate in hospice orientation and ongoing education
programs. Supervise and delegate to members of the care team as
appropriateFace-to-face clinical and needs assessment at intake,
preferably in the patient's home setting, inclusive of the
patient's medical, emotional, spiritual, social, and practical
needs. Face-to-face reassessment done when needed and at least
every 60 days Plan of care development based on these assessments
and incorporating the patient's and family's priorities. Conduct
follow-up with the patient and family, through telemedicine,
telephone calls, writing or in-person, between assessment visits,
as needed. Consult and involve appropriate member of the
Pre-Hospice team to provide follow up whenever possible and as
appropriate. Complete a hand-off of the patient at time of
discharge, whether to primary care, hospice or any other discharge
destination. Clinical supervision of the care plan including all
medicine orders. Collaborate with the rest of the Pre-Hospice team
including alerting the team to changes and newly identified patient
needs as they ariseQualifications:Nurse Practitioner
Qualifications:Master's degree, requiredCurrent and unencumbered
advanced practice nursing license in state(s) practicing; Current
and valid CPR certification requiredCertified by a nationally
recognized advanced nursing practice organization; Minimum one-year
experience, required in CaliforniaMust have reliable automobile,
valid driver's license, and the minimum state required liability
auto insuranceAccentCare, formerly known as Seasons or Texas Home
Health.
Keywords: AccentCare, Inc., Des Plaines , Nurse Practitioner Registered Nurse Palliative Care Des Plaines Full-Time, Other , Des Plaines, Illinois
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