El Camino Health

The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner provides direct and indirect care to patients while assuring expert nursing care for the management of life-limiting illness The NP plans, implements and evaluates clinical programs to advance patient care and nursing practice, provides education and clinical leadership.. The NP delivers symptom management, psycho-social support, advance care planning and end-of-life care.. Minimum of one year of palliative care nurse practitioner experience. Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center or Adult Nurse Practitioner-(AANPCP) - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program certification as a Family or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.

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El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen. Applicants MUST apply for position(s) by submitting a separate application for each individual job posting number they are interested in being considered for. FTE 0 Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours 0 Work Shift Day: 8 hours Job Description Provides professional nursing services to patients following established standards and practices under the supervision of an assigned MD. Applies nursing process and theories as well as principles of psycho-social and physical sciences, in assessing, planning, diagnosing, implementing, evaluating, and modifying patient care. Strives for quality outcomes and innovative practice in accordance with the California Nursing Practice Act and the Hospital/departmental policies. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered and for the delivery of care consistent with the ANA Code of Ethics and the ANA Bill of Rights for Nursing. The Nurse Practitioner provides care in a collaborative manner with other disciplines to ensure optimal, individualized patient care and outcomes. All aspects of the Nurse Practitioner’s performance supports service excellence and a healing environment. The Nurse Practitioner serves as a liaison between the patient and family, physician, internal and external care providers, specialists, referrers, support network members, e.g, social workers and nutritionists, and the wider health care community. Palliative Care The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner provides direct and indirect care to patients while assuring expert nursing care for the management of life-limiting illness The NP plans, implements and evaluates clinical programs to advance patient care and nursing practice, provides education and clinical leadership. The NP delivers symptom management, psycho-social support, advance care planning and end-of-life care. Qualifications Master’s degree in Nursing. Minimum Of One (1) Year Outpatient Experience. Furnishing and DEA number. Strong facilitative collaboration skills. Ability to work cooperatively/collaboratively as part of a team, developing productive working relationships with diverse groups of people. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, problem solving, conflict resolution skills. Palliative Care Dept Specific Experience Minimum of one year of palliative care nurse practitioner experience Experience of expertise in quality improvement and evidenced based practice. License/Certification/Registration Requirements Current CA Registered Nurse license - California Board of Registered Nursing California Nurse Practitioner Certification - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Current BLS (Basic Lifesaving) Certification - American Heart Association Pallative Care License Also Requires ACHPN (Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse - National Board for Certification of Hospice and Palliative Nurses, must obtain within one year of hire date Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center or Adult Nurse Practitioner-(AANPCP) - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program certification as a Family or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. National Provider Identifier - NPPES NPI Registry Active DEA schedule II-IV Salary Range $95.84 - $129.37 USD Hourly The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation. Medium Work - Requires standing the majority of the shift with the ability to lift up to 35 lbs. frequently. Work involves sitting, kneeling, climbing and squatting. - (Physical Requirements-United States of America) An Equal Opportunity Employer El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.

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