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Description
Job Schedule: Full Time
Standard Hours: 40
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details: Nurse Practitioner Benefits:
- Market-leading compensation and benefits and generous paid time off
- Paid CME time off plus CME budget, reimbursed professional licenses and dues
- Enhanced Tuition Assistance and Higher Education Partnerships
- Voluntary benefits include student loan programs, home, auto, renters insurance, identity theft protection, legal services, low-interest loans, pet insurance and more!
- Employee discount programs and colleague assistance offering resources and information for personal and work-life issues
- Family care benefits through (link removed) including emergency back-up care benefit for children, adults and even pets!
Position Details:
The Lead Palliative Care APRN will play a crucial role in providing compassionate care to patients with serious illnesses. This position combines clinical expertise with administrative responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the field of Palliative Care and will lead a team of healthcare professionals.
Responsibilities:
Clinical (80%):
- Patient Assessment and Management:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
- Develop individualized care plans to address symptom management, pain control, and quality of life.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care.
Direct Patient Care:
- Provide direct clinical care to patients and families, including symptom management, counseling, and end-of-life discussions.
- Coordinate with other healthcare providers to optimize patient outcomes.
Education and Support:
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers about palliative care principles.
- Offer emotional support and guidance during difficult times.
- Oversee PCIM resident rotation through Palliative Care Department
Administrative (20%):
- Team Leadership:
- Supervise and mentor a team of 3 APRNs and 2 social workers.
- Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Ensure efficient patient flow and effective communication within the team.
- Participate as a member of the Wolfson Palliative Care Board
Quality Improvement:
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care.
- Monitor clinical outcomes and implement evidence-based practices.
Program Development:
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of palliative care programs.
- Collaborate with hospital leadership to improve processes and policies.
- Development of Palliative Care APRN clinical training program and guidelines
Resource Management:
- Work closely with administrative staff to manage resources efficiently.
- Oversee scheduling, budgeting, and staffing.
Qualifications:
- Masters degree in nursing (MSN).
- Active APRN license in the state.
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience as APRN in inpatient Palliative Care.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
- Experience in management, program development and quality improvement
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Meaningful work in a supportive environment.
Role: Lead Nurse Practitioner
Location: 100 Grand Street, New Britain, CT and 435 Lewis Ave, Meriden CT
Setting: Inpatient, Palliative Care
Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday.
Call schedule: No call
Hartford HealthCare supports Nurse Practitioners in practice:
Dedicated support and voice for our Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants through the Office of Advanced Practice directed by Sarah Clark, MBA, MHS, PA-C, BSN, RN, System Director of Advanced Practice
Hartford HealthCare is one of the largest, non-profit, fully-integrated healthcare systems providing patient care in the state, allowing our providers to care for their patients no matter where they reside in Connecticut
With tools like EPIC, Hartford HealthCares state of the art clinical and informatics technology promotes improved patient outcomes, streamlined continuity of care and superior provider satisfaction
About Hartford HealthCare:
Honored as a Best Organizations for Leadership Development by the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL)
Prestigiously named one of the Best Hospitals to Work for in Connecticut by the Becker's Hospital Review
Committed to continuous development through The Center for Education Stimulation & Innovation (CESI), our Provider Leadership Development Institute and a robust on demand learning platform including CME, special courses, learning series and tools and resources
Established Mentorship and Orientation programs specially designed for newly hired providers and providers new to practice
Qualifications
(link removed)>Requirements:
- Licensure: Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License
- Training: Nurse Practitioner
- Experience: 5+ years experience minimum
o National Board Certification in Palliative Care required
Interested candidates please contact Jennifer Straka,
Hartford HealthCare
