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Genesis Healthcare Palliative Care Advanced Practice Provider in Salisbury, Maryland
Sub-Acute, Long-Term Care is a sector of healthcare exploding with potential and work-life balance flexibility (no on call or weekends)!
We are seeking a full-time (30-40 hours per week) palliative care provider for our Salisbury Rehab and Nursing Center, located in Salisbury, MD. This position can be filled by a nurse practitioner or physician assistant. This role cannot support a new grad.
Perks
*Comprehensive 90-day training program and continued support
*New and recent graduate mentorship and clinical education program
*Opportunities for advancement: career ladder, clinical lead, and specializations in wound or palliative care services
*Free subscription to UpToDate and Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC)
Benefits
*Yearly average of $16k per year in bonus through our no-cap Incentive Compensation Program (for providers working 40 hours per week)
*Health, Dental, and Vision plans
*100% employer-paid ArmadaCare Plan: supplemental plan which provides reimbursement for many out-of-pocket medical, wellness, and pharmacy expenses, with an $8k max reimbursement for designated expenses and tiered pharmacy reimbursements for single and family plans
*Paid Time Off, 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time, Bereavement Leave
*Continuing Medical Education time off and reimbursement allotments
*Reimbursement for licensing renewal costs and 100% paid for Malpractice Insurance
*401(k) plan and company-paid group life insurance
Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.
The Palliative Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) reports directly to the Director of Clinical Practice and/or the Area Clinical Practice Manager. The Palliative Care APP works closely with the Center Leadership Team toward center specific goals, and collaborates with the primary care team to provide patient-specific medical care.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The principal role of the Advanced Practice Provider within AlignMed Partners is to provide primary and urgent care services to nursing center residents in collaboration with the other medical providers in the center. The AlignMed Partners APP works collaboratively with Center Leadership to achieve the center's mission of improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high quality health care and everyday compassion.
Distinctively, the Palliative Care APP provides palliative care services to nursing center residents with serious illness in collaboration with the primary care team. Emphasis is on the care of the individual patient and family with a focus on pain and symptom management, psychosocial support, and advance care planning as an individual navigates the spectrum of a life threatening illness. The Palliative Care APP serves as a specialized consultant within the interprofessional team who provides recommendations for the plan of care while incorporating patient goals and preferences. Additionally, the Palliative Care APP provides guidance and education to the patient, family, primary care team, nursing, social work and rehabilitation therapies regarding risks and benefits of relevant interventions in order to facilitate the shared-decision making process.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Utilizes evidence based practice and standards of care for managing patient care. This process includes:
Assessment of health status
Diagnosis
Interpreting labs and diagnostics
Development and implementation of treatment plan in accordance and collaboration with interdisciplinary care planning process
Actively develops and implements advanced care planning on all residents
Follow-up and evaluation of the patient status as necessary
Completion of all necessary documentation regarding health care of customer in accordance with established policies and procedures and relevant State and Federal regulatory requirements
Follows evidence-based practice guidelines
Provides health education to patients and families
Demonstrates continued professional competence
Recognizes the importance of continued learning through:
ii. maintenance of current knowledge by attending continuing education programs
iii. maintenance of certification in compliance with current state law
iv. applying standardized care guidelines in clinical practice
- Supports the development of nursing staff, in collaboration with the Center Nursing
Executive.
Partners with Center Executive Director and Staff Development Coordinator/ Nurse Practice Educator to identify and meet clinical education priorities
Serves as a clinical expert for nursing staff and provides targeted clinical education when needed
- Participates in center-based quality initiatives
Actively participates in clinical initiatives including avoiding hospital transfer, ACO initiatives and other quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrates quality care and service
Ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights
- Must be able to adhere to Coding and Billing Compliance Program, including timely
submission of billable charges
Comply with the AlignMed Partners Time Off and On Call policies
Performs other duties as requested
Responsible for implementing and supporting any AlignMed Partners clinical initiatives
Qualifications:
The Advanced Practice Provider must be a graduate from an accredited School of Nursing program, licensed as a registered nurse, certified as a Nurse Practitioner by being a nursing graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program with a Master'sDegree in Nursing and have a concentration and specialty track of Older Adult and/or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). Will consider other concentrations/specialty tracks based on experience and business need.A minimum of two years experience working with the adult or geriatric population is preferred. In states where practice allows; APRN with an unrestricted professional license and DEA, for each state in which they practice.Palliative care certification preferred
Other Info
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Target: $51 - $54 / hour
Job City: Salisbury
Requisition Number: 495224
Genesis HealthCare, Inc. and all affiliated entities (collectively “Genesis”) has a strong commitment to diversity that is fully supported and practiced by our officers and leadership team. Genesis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, HIV status, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, amnesty, military status or status as protected veterans, or any other legally protected characteristic. Genesis is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace free from discrimination and harassment where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed.