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- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients, diagnose and manage symptoms.
- Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and their families. Establish goals of care based on patient preferences, values, and treatment options.
- Prescribe and manage medications to alleviate symptoms and improve the patient's comfort.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare team members.
- Provide education on the nature of the illness, treatment options, and end-of-life care decisions.
- Maintain accurate and thorough medical records, documenting assessments, care plans, and interventions. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines.
- Shift time: Monday-Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm, with evening and weekend on call responsibility as scheduled
- Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassion and empathy in dealing with patients and their families.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of ethical issues related to end-of-life and palliative care.
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, completion of post-basic program for advanced nursing practice and board certification
- Current RN/APRN licensure and DEA licensure in Ohio and Kentucky
- Knowledge of current trends and techniques in nursing practice
- At least one year of experience in a patient care position in a hospital, nursing home, or related health care facility preferred PI1e31460bee
Nurse Practitioner - Maysville, KY, United States - Hospice Of Hope, Inc
Description
The Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with the Medical Director and multi-disciplinary team to deliver comprehensive and compassionate hospice and palliative care and services to patients diagnosed with terminal or life-limiting illness in all settings.
Provides face to face visits, rounding in inpatient centers, and symptom management visits.Key Responsibilities:
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