Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Posted on: 6 Feb 2021
San Antonio, TX
Job Description
Position Description
The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner provides palliative care treatment and consultation to chronically ill patients under the supervision of one or more Physicians to optimize quality of life. The nurse practitioner is an extension of the Physician being able to provide full palliative care across all patient types. The Nurse Practitioner is able to prescribe therapy or medication, order and interpret tests and develop comprehensive treatment plans in cooperation with the patients primary care provider.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Serves as a comprehensive direct care provider with demonstrated skilled proficiency in symptom management and advanced illness care
* Provides comprehensive clinical and psychosocial evaluations of patients and their families in relation to their quality of life goals
* Serves as patient advocate in development of patient centered plans of care
* Collaborates with patients and families to establish goals of treatment and advanced directive options
* Collaborates with primary care to ensure interdisciplinary communication as well as treatment goals
* Open and responsive to diverse backgrounds and experience of other people and promotes an environment that is sensitive to cultural diversity
* Understands and is able to discern continuum support services as adjunct assistance for patient stability
* Acts as an advocate for USMM continuum of care in the community
* Demonstrates knowledge of Medicare benefits, patient rights, advance directives, and community resources
* Demonstrates proficiency in concurrent EMR documentation and appropriate coding
REQUIRED Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
* Advanced Practice Nurse with appropriate active and unrestricted state licensure
* Valid NPI, DEA and CTP
* Enrolled with Medicare or state Medicaid or eligible for enrollment
* 3 years of home based or hospice care or relevant experience
* Demonstrates excellent observation, verbal and written communication, problem solving, and organizational skills
Visiting Physicians Association
Houston, TX
Founded 25 years ago,Visiting Physicians Association (VPA) is the nation’s leader in house call medicine. We specialize in caring for patients with complex health issues.
With our advanced medical technology, we are able to provide comprehensive care for every patient all within the comfort and privacy of their home. Our model ensures that patients medical needs are addressed in a timely manner.
We prioritize and are committed to best practices and high quality outcomes for our patients.
VPA is part of U.S. Medical Management (USMM). USMM is a family of companies that provides home-based medical services for elderly and other adult patients with complex health issues.
Our Experience
Expertise in geriatric care
Experience with Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) and value-based healthcare initiatives
Pioneer ACO (2012-2014)
CMS Independence at Home Program (2012 - current)
MSSP ACO (2015 to current)- 2016 Results
Experience with clinically integrated networks, population health management, and value-based initiatives
Fully implemented compliance, quality management and infection control programs
Patient specific proprietary clinical protocol software for chronic care management
Overview
Established in 1993
Largest physician house call practice in the U.S.
Over 200 full time Primary Care Providers (Physicians, NP's, PA's)
Physician-led model
Serve over 50,000 unique patients annually
Leader in government shared savings programs
Robust technology infrastructure
State of the art laboratory, mobile x-ray, ultrasound in the home
Member of the American Academy of Home Care Medicine (AAHCM)
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IndustryHealthcare
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No. of Employees1001 to 5000
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Jobs Posted1798
