Nurse Practitioner, Palliative Care (Full Time, Days)
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Location: Fairfield, CA 94533
Description:
Job Description
At NorthBay Health the Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner works under the supervision of the Medical Director of Palliative Care. The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner reports to the Palliative Care Medical Director for all aspects of clinical practice. The Nurse Practitioner is responsible to act as a clinical resource for the Palliative team members. The Nurse Practitioner meets with patients and families to discuss symptom management, advance care planning and treatment options. Accurate, timely and complete documentation is required. Involvement and communication with all team members is essential in discussing the care of patient and family issues. Involvement in accreditation preparation and survey, CMS audits and state survey as appropriate.
At NorthBay Health, our vision is to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. We are dedicated to improving the well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care to all who need it. Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and effective healthcare solutions. We invite you to join us in our mission to ensure that every patient and family member feels valued, respected, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey.
Qualifications
Education: Master's required. Graduate of an accredited nursing program including an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program. Licensure/ Certification: Current California licensure as a Nurse Practitioner and Board Certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. Current AHA or equivalent certification in CPR. DEA Certificate, and Controlled Substance License within 8 months of hire as schedule 2 drugs and above. Maintains a current Furnishing Number for medications. Valid California driver's license. Automobile insurance meeting agency guidelines. Experience: Minimum of 3 years' experience. 1 year or more in palliative care or hospice required Skills: Excellent listening, verbal, writing and observation skills. Ability to remain objective and non-judgmental. Ability and willingness to work with the growth and development needs of patients and families and the PC service. Ability to manage a chaotic and/or stressful work environment related to patients and families in crisis. Interpersonal Skills: The NorthBay Way is a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Healthcare. The NorthBay Way principles consist of Caring, Communication, Collaboration, and Competence. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability and willingness to demonstrate and maintain competency as required for job title and the unit of assignment. Certification: Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care required within 8 (?) months of hire.
Compensation: $83.93 - $109.32 ( based on years of experience as a NP)
About Us
At NorthBay Health, we are guided by our values: Nurturing Care; Own It; Respect; Build Trust; and Hardwire Excellence. These principles lead us to our TRUE NORTH and inspire us to provide exceptional care.
These values serve as the foundation of everything we do, guiding us to deliver individualized care with integrity and accountability. We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, where every team member is valued and empowered to contribute their best to the health and well-being of those we serve.
NorthBay Health was born in Solano County and we remain committed to delivering advanced medicine here to the community we serve. That's why we continue to invest in modernizing and expanding our facilities, purchasing cutting-edge equipment and pushing the limits of technology alongside other healthcare pioneers, such as the Mayo Clinic. Our competence, capabilities and practice of collaborating with some of the nation's most advanced clinical institutions enable us to manage extremely complex cases right here.
Join us with our commitment to excellence, to achieve our vision to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve.
To learn more about NorthBay Health's benefits, diversity statement and community please visit https://www.northbay.org/careers/
At NorthBay Health the Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner works under the supervision of the Medical Director of Palliative Care. The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner reports to the Palliative Care Medical Director for all aspects of clinical practice. The Nurse Practitioner is responsible to act as a clinical resource for the Palliative team members. The Nurse Practitioner meets with patients and families to discuss symptom management, advance care planning and treatment options. Accurate, timely and complete documentation is required. Involvement and communication with all team members is essential in discussing the care of patient and family issues. Involvement in accreditation preparation and survey, CMS audits and state survey as appropriate.
At NorthBay Health, our vision is to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. We are dedicated to improving the well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care to all who need it. Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and effective healthcare solutions. We invite you to join us in our mission to ensure that every patient and family member feels valued, respected, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey.
Qualifications
Compensation: $83.93 - $109.32 ( based on years of experience as a NP)
About Us
At NorthBay Health, we are guided by our values: Nurturing Care; Own It; Respect; Build Trust; and Hardwire Excellence. These principles lead us to our TRUE NORTH and inspire us to provide exceptional care.
These values serve as the foundation of everything we do, guiding us to deliver individualized care with integrity and accountability. We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, where every team member is valued and empowered to contribute their best to the health and well-being of those we serve.
NorthBay Health was born in Solano County and we remain committed to delivering advanced medicine here to the community we serve. That's why we continue to invest in modernizing and expanding our facilities, purchasing cutting-edge equipment and pushing the limits of technology alongside other healthcare pioneers, such as the Mayo Clinic. Our competence, capabilities and practice of collaborating with some of the nation's most advanced clinical institutions enable us to manage extremely complex cases right here.
Join us with our commitment to excellence, to achieve our vision to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve.
To learn more about NorthBay Health's benefits, diversity statement and community please visit https://www.northbay.org/careers/