What are the responsibilities and job description for the Palliative care position at MemorialCare?
Responsibilities
Location : Fountain Valley, CA
Schedule : Per Diem
Shift : Regular
Job Listing : SAD005841
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Department : Adults Palliative Care
Status : Per-diem
Shift : Days
Pay Range* : $59.62 - $93.59
Bonus :
At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees.
MemorialCare stands for excellence in healthcare. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability.
Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.
Position Summary
The nurse practitioner for Palliative Care is responsible for the planning, development, and provision of service for the Palliative Care Program.
The nurse practitioner utilizes advanced knowledge and clinical expertise in providing primary and / or specialized care including examination, evaluation, and recommendation for treatment of patients.
Responsibilities include rounding and care of patients through performance of clinical duties including but not limited to consultations, ordering of diagnostic tests, prescribing of pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies, and development of treatment plans to facilitate the continuum of care.
The nurse practitioner must effectively communicate and document data relevant to the care of the patients. The nurse practitioner collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure safe and effective patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.
The nurse practitioner functions as a consultant, educator, resource, and role model for patients, families, the community, and nursing staff.
In addition, the nurse practitioner, using evidence-based guidelines, assists with the development of the Palliative Care Program.
Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications.
In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities.
Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high-quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family.
And there's more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
Qualifications
- Licensure as a nurse practitioner in the state of California
- Current California RN license
- Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited nurse practitioner program
- National certification in a nurse practitioner specialty preferred
- Current AHA BLS & ACLS for Healthcare Providers card
- Eligible for approval of privileges to practice within the Saddleback Memorial Medical Center as an Allied Health Professional through the medical staffing office
- Current DEA registration or eligible
- Critical Care and Palliative Care experience preferred
- NP furnishing license
- Hospice & Palliative Care certification preferred
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Last updated : 2024-10-11
Salary : $60 - $94
