Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care

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We are seeking a full-time Family Nurse Practitioner to join our Inpatient Palliative Care Team.

• Support patients and family members during the medical decision-making process and grief experiences.
• Collect and analyze medical information (assessment, diagnostic testing results, and prognostic indicators); develop prognosis and treatment plan for patients.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and dictation of inpatient medical records.
• Participate in advanced care planning and education of patients, families, and the community.
• Promote clinical competency through interdisciplinary education for staff related to the service.
• Serve as a consultant for the nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
• Coordinate with palliative physicians during consultations for hospitalized patients with symptom management needs or goals of care clarification.
• Communicate with patients, family, palliative care interdisciplinary team, and other health care team members.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge for evidence-based practice in palliative medicine.

• Requires completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, with a master’s degree in nursing.
• Active GA APRN license or meet criteria for obtaining licensure.
• CAPC certified or must obtain within two years of employment.

• Prior nursing experience in critical care, oncology, or cardiology specialty area preferred.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.

• Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm
• Position will provide coverage primarily at Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica but will require six months of training at Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton under palliative medicine attending.
• Call requirements based on future growth of the palliative care department.