Job Description
NP - Palliative Care opening in Oklahoma
Located in Stillwater, OK
Full-Time & Permanent
Seeking a
BE/BC Nurse Practitioner with Hospital and/or Oncology experience to join team.
Provide
comprehensive, quality palliative care services to patients under the direction of the supervising
Palliative Care Medical Director. The PC-APRN is an integral member of the interdisciplinary,
palliative care team and will be responsible for providing patient visits for palliative care
patients both new and established and coordinating their plans of care. Palliative care services
will be delivered across the care continuum, including inpatient, outpatient, and community
settings. Following a period of orientation and training, the PC-APRN will engage in independent
decision-making about a patients advanced healthcare concerns and provide palliative care services
on a consultative basis. The Palliative Care physican(s) will be available for additional
consultation, collaboration, or referral.
Qualifications:
- MSN from an accredited nursing school
and current State of Oklahoma licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in good
standing.
- A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in healthcare with the ideal candidate
having practiced in a medical specialty involved in the care and treatment of patients diagnosed
with serious, advanced, or terminal illnesses (Hematology & Oncology, Hospital Medicine, Critical
Care, or Hospice and Palliative Medicine).
- Candidates will be able to obtain hospital privileges
and CPR certified.
- Additionally, candidates must be certified by American Academy of Nurse
Practitioners and/or The National Board for Certification of Hospice and Palliative Nurses (NBCHPN-
Certification for Hospice and Palliative ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES) is preferred.
- If not certified
by the NBCHPN, certification will be expected to be completed within a time period agreed upon
between hospital administration and the employee.
- A candidate will maintain a valid drivers
license, personal vehicle for on- the-job transportation, and evidence of insurance coverage as
required by the hospital.
- Knowledge of the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (HPM) standard
practices.
- Knowledge of the HPM interdisciplinary team concept.
- Knowledge of current methods and
procedures for the delivery of HPM subspecialty medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of
seriously ill patients.
- Knowledge of HPM health professions education, certification, and
practice.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a
wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Knowledge of related accreditation and
certification requirements.
- Knowledge of patient electronic medical record and obtaining patient
histories.
- Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety,
and/or infection control standards.
- Demonstration of leadership skills.
- Excellent organizational
skills.
- Ability to work with detailed and confidential material.
Location:
With a diverse and
multi-cultural population, Stillwater is known as Oklahoma's Education Community, home of Oklahoma
State University. The Stillwater Public School district has been rated among the "Top 100" districts
in the U.S., and Expansion Management Magazine gives Stillwater High School its highest "Gold Medal"
rating for workforce preparation. A city de signed with the charm of a smaller community, Stillwater
offers a variety of cultural activities such as live theater, concerts, special art exhibits, and
university lectures. The region also offers exceptional outdoor recreational activities as well as
easy access to four superb golf courses and excellent shopping within a one-hour drive.
Additional Information:
- Specialty: Nurse Practitioner
- Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma
- Contact: Jeremy Baldi
About the Company:
Archway Physician Recruitment is a national contingency placement firm assisting hospitals and
medical groups with their placement needs. Our goal is to be the top choice for all of your
physician recruitment needs.