VieMed Healthcare Staffing
Dothan, AL, USA
VHS is searching for a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner for Dothan, AL Job Description As a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner, you will provide compassionate care to patients facing chronic, complex, and life-threatening conditions. Your role involves collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to enhance the quality of life for patients and their families. Here are the key responsibilities: Patient Assessment and Management: Conduct thorough assessments of patients’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs. Develop individualized care plans to address symptom management, pain control, and overall well-being. Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state regulations. Order routine and diagnostic studies as needed. Collaboration: Work closely with a diverse team, including case workers, chaplains, and hospitalists. Facilitate communication and coordination among team members to ensure holistic patient care. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other...