Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care

Columbus Regional Health Columbus, IN, US

The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced practice nursing care to patients with serious, chronic, or life limiting illness in an outpatient clinic setting. You will serve as a consultant to referring physicians to assist in managing patient’s symptoms and providing goals of care conversations with patients and families. You will also serve as a resource and advisor to the clinical staff and leadership to ensure that our patients receive the highest quality of care.

Key Responsibilities

Comprehensive Patient Assessment
Symptom Management
Development of Care Plans
Advance Care Planning and Patient/Family Education
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration

Qualifications

Education
- MSN degree from accredited program.
Licensure
- Valid Indiana Drivers License.
- Current Nurse Licensure in the State of Indiana.
- Certification in appropriate clinical area.
Relevant experience or demonstrated ability
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What We Offer

Competitive compensation based on experience
Comprehensive benefits package
Paid time off and holidays
Opportunities for professional growth

Tuesday - Friday 7:30-5pm

To Apply:

Summer R. Hall, SHRM-CP, MBA

Director of Human Resources

Office: 812.314.8054

Email: shall2@ourhospice.org

2626 East 17th Street, Columbus, IN 47201

Driven by our Mission: To Make Every Moment Count

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