Nurse Practitioner - Nursing Home jobs in Portsmouth, OH

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:

• 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

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