Description

Overview

AdventHealth Medical Group Palliative Care Inpatient Opportunity APRN or PA

Opportunity Serving AdventHealth Kissimmee

General Summary:

The APRN or PA-C, under the supervision of the Physician(s), who acts as the collaborative practitioner, is responsible for:

• Performs physical examinations and medical management of palliative care patients including new consultations, admissions, follow up and discharging of patients per hospital protocol

• Provide symptom management for patients including pain, constipation, nausea, vomiting, dyspnea, delirium, anxiety and depression

• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, X-ray, etc.

• Monitors the patient's course of treatment and makes appropriate referral to either a physician or specialist, as needed

• Collaborates with physicians and social workers as necessary to provide consistent care for patients and support for staff

• Always displays a caring and professional attitude as well as maintaining personal and professional growth

Schedule Details :

• Monday-Friday, 8:30 am 4:30 pm

• Primary Campus: AH Kissimmee

Required Knowledge and Skills :

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, and the public.

• Desire to learn and improve skillset • Strong communication skills

• Ability to reflect on one's own strengths and weaknesses

• Motivated to grow as a provider

• Ability to handle elevated emotions and dying patients

• Comfort with a fast-growing department

Required Education/Experience:

• Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies

• Experience in Palliative care, ICU hospitalist, or oncology

Required Licensure, Certification, and Registration :

• Current, valid Florida APRN or PA license

• ANCC, AANP (or equivalent) or NCCPA Certification

• Current BLS and ACLS required

• Current, valid DEA license