Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioner looking for an engaging opportunity in the healthcare field? Look no further! KeystoneCare, a leading provider of palliative and end-of-life care, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our team.

At KeystoneCare, we are committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to our patients and their families. As a Nurse Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in assessing patients, developing care plans, and managing complex symptoms related to their illnesses. You will collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary care teams, and patients' families to ensure the delivery of high-quality and patient-centered care.

See what it's like to work for KeystoneCare: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyEH9buz_Vc

We value our employees and strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment. KeystoneCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Assess patients and develop individualized care plans based on their medical condition and goals of care
• Manage complex symptoms, including emotional, physical, and existential components, to improve patients' quality of life
• Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary care teams, and patients' families to ensure coordinated and effective care
• Recommend and implement pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions
• Monitor patients' response to treatment and make necessary adjustments to the care plans
• Educate patients and families on their diagnoses, prognosis, and treatment options
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and nurse practitioner program
• Current license in good standing to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Minimum of two years of experience as a registered nurse or nurse practitioner
• ACHPN certification required or the ability to obtain within six months of hire
• Demonstrated clinical and professional competence
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with the care team and patients' families
• Strong organizational skills
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or an approved Medical or Religious exemption.
• Proof of Influenza (Flu) Vaccination or an approved Medical or Religious exemption.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Flexible Scheduling
• Retirement Plan (403B)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Access to Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Travel reimbursement between work sites