**We are seeking an experienced advanced practice provider to support our palliative care patients in Shelby, NC.** **Due to significant growth, we are looking to add a dedicated NP to our staff who really wants to make a difference in her patients' lives. Please call or text Marlene today @ (769) 990-6167 to learn more.** + **Medical, Vision, and Dental plans through BCBS** + **28 days of Paid Time Off** + **Excellent mileage reimbursement rate** + **403b Retirement plan with matching** + **Focused programs honoring Veteran patients** + **Assistance with achieving Certified Hospice & Palliative Nurse (CHPN)** + **Best Orientation and Onboarding program you’ve experienced** + **Seasoned Hospice leaders guiding your career growth** **Essential Functions** **In addition to the general services outlined by the Board HPCCR Nurse Practitioners will also provide the following specific services related to the care of patients with advanced life threatening/life limiting illnesses:** + Promotes the highest quality of end of life care including hospice care and widespread use of advanced directives. + Prevents suffering and alleviation of physical, spiritual, and psychological pain. + Diagnoses, treats, and manages pain and other symptoms frequently experienced by patients at the end of life. + Guides and counsels patients and their families regarding disease progression, prognosis and the benefits/burdens of therapeutic measures, tests, procedures, and drugs. + Prescribes and/or recommends therapeutic measures, tests, procedures, and drugs (including narcotics) in accordance within the ethical principles of medicine. + Plans for situations beyond the nurse practitioner’s expertise and conferring with the Medical Director, or a Medical Services Physician as appropriate. + Serves as an end-of-life care education resource both within the organization and in the outside community. + Pursues actively and passionately educational opportunities that lead to improved outcomes. **As part of the comprehensive and compassionate care of patients with advanced life threatening/life limiting illnesses a Nurse Practitioner may utilize the following strategies:** + Evaluates patients by performing history and physical examinations. + Discusses patient with attending physicians, consultants, nursing staff, and other medical professionals. + Prescribes systemic and topical drug therapies including narcotics for the pain and other symptoms. + Conducts patient/family meetings to review medical issues and establish goals of care. + Provides general psychosocial support. + Refers for diet/exercise therapies. + Recommends other non-pharmacological therapies such as massage therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and music therapy. + Recommends additional psychosocial counseling by mental health professionals. + Prescribes medical supplies and equipment. + Recommends appropriate diagnostic tests and studies. + Reviews and discusses advance care directives. + Recommends referral to hospice services. + Participates in team discussions regarding patient care to gain insight and suggestions. + Self directs learning to remain up-to-date on current trends in hospice and palliative medicine. **Minimum Qualifications** + Minimum 1 year related experience. Experience in direct care of patients with life limiting illnesses required. Related experience may include hospice and palliative care; family medicine; internal medicine; geriatrics, oncology; home health care; medical surgical. **You may apply directly to this posting or call/text Marlene @ (769) 990-6167 for additional info. You may also email your resume to marlene.pritchard@adeccona.com.** **Pay Details:** $120,000.00 to $130,000.00 per year Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance