Advanced Practice Provider Palliative Care

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

At Loyola, we know you're more than your job. We see you and all your potential. That's why we invest in our people. Flexible scheduling, tuition reimbursement and day one benefits… at Loyola, what's important to you, is important to us. Join our family.

• Benefits from Day One

• PTO & CME Allocation

• Competitive Shift Differentials including charge and preceptor roles

• Malpractice Insurance (Incl. Tail)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)

• Educational Stipend

• Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)

• Referral Rewards

Clinical Responsibilities:

The Advanced Practice Provider requires broad clinical knowledge and experience in palliative care.

Mentor physicians and nurses, supporting the primary care team.

Conduct medical and psychosocial evaluations of patients and families.

Active presence in multiple ICUs, implementing palliative care protocols.

Develop and apply screening processes for ICU palliative consults.

Lead discussions on care goals with ICU teams.

Independently follow up on patient consultations and symptom management.

Participate in ICU rounds, manage the Palliative Care ICU consult pager.

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary palliative care team.

Conduct consults beyond ICU if required, including LVAD/Heart Transplant evaluations.

Daily data entry into Palliative Care Spreadsheet.

Educational Responsibilities:

Develop policies, procedures, and protocols.

Present in-service sessions on Palliative Care.

Train students, residents, and fellows on the Palliative Care consult service.

Precept Advance Practice Nurse students.

Additional Activities:

Attend daily Palliative Care Interdisciplinary team meetings.

Regular meetings with Palliative Medicine Medical Director.

Maintain Palliative Care continuing education.

Participation in nursing department committees.

Lead or participate in special projects as needed.

Position Requirements:

Minimum Education:

• Required: Master's Degree

• Specify Degree(s): Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse

Minimum Experience:

• Required: 1 year of experience with inpatient Palliative Medicine is required.

Licensure/Certifications:

• Required:

o CPR - Basic Life Support

o Nursing

• Current Registered Nurse License

• State of Illinois

o Nursing

• National advanced practice certification in adult, geriatrics, or family practice is required

• State of Illinois

• Other: Specialty certification in a clinical or functional area of nursing granted by a national nursing organization is preferred

It is expected that each nurse practitioner will become an Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse within one year of the date of hire.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.