(Archived) Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner in Attleboro

We are searching for a full time experienced Palliative Nurse Practitioner to join our Hospice & Palliative Care. Team in Attleboro, MA. The Palliative Nurse Practitioner needs to be highly collaborative, working cooperatively with patients, families, referring entities, serving as an expert in hospice and palliative care. The NP will provide assessment and recommendations to relieve burdensome symptoms like pain, dyspnea, anxiety, fatigue

Schedule: 40 hours per week, day shift position, may have occasional weekend and holiday rotations, no more than once every quarter. This position will float to the various hospitals that we support.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Pre-tax flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care
• Disability coverage
• Discounts on voluntary insurance programs
• Life and long-term-disability insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• A caring culture that supports your wellbeing
• A robust orientation programs
• Educational assistance
• Reimbursement for certifications
• Clinical Education Lab (continuing education)

Requirements:

• Graduated from an accredited master’s degree program in Nursing and/or Clinical Doctorate program in nursing.
• Certified as a Family/Geriatric or Adult Nurse Practitioner and certified as a Registered Nurse Practitioner in the state of RI.
• Certified as a Family/Geriatric or Adult Nurse Practitioner and certified as a Registered Nurse Practitioner in the state of MA.
• Minimum of one to three years' experience as nurse practitioner or physician's assistant, preferably in the field of Palliative Care. Minimum of 2 years' experience in geriatrics, acute care, hospice, or oncology.
• Experience with pain and symptom management is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of third-party reimbursement procedures and requirements is helpful.
• Experience in hospice and palliative care is highly preferred and with certification as advance practice in hospice and palliative care. Experience in primary care within a hospital or nursing home preferred.
• Current RI and MA licenses as RN and Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant.
• Current RI and MA licenses for prescriptive authority, RI and MA controlled substance license, DEA license.
• Valid driver's license with and automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or agency requirements and is in good working order.

As a not-for-profit mission-driven organization, serving thousands of people each year in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We provide hospice care, palliative care, home care, and dementia and Alzheimer’s services. work alongside nearly 750 talented and dedicated professionals. Each one serves a vital role in our commitment to providing care with compassion and skill.