Palliative Care APP - Littleton, CO

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

• →Performs complex assessments of patients' health status through physical exam reviews, patient histories, diagnostic tests and procedures, and reviews lab results and other critical data; collaborates with interdisciplinary teams. Initiates orders for medications, laboratory, and other diagnostic testing and medical treatments on appropriate forms.
• →Facilitates optimal length of stay and appropriate utilization of Hospital resources; facilitates efficient and comprehensive discharge planning. Promotes inpatient throughout.
• →Navigates a diagnosed patient from the diagnostic phase through the treatment and follow-up phases, assuring patient has appropriate/timely medical/supportive services. Diagnoses acute and chronic conditions affecting all organs systems.
• →Effectively communicates treatment plans and/or procedures to patients/families through teaching and counseling, as needed.
• →Prescribes interventions and performs therapeutic measures to ensure the appropriate individualized plan of care is implemented.
• →Applies knowledge of age-specific needs i.e.: pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients related to plan of care interventions and patients' responses to care.
• →Identifies patients' knowledge deficits and contributes to education.
• →Attends medical rounds (or Tumor Boards) with physician/surgeon and pharmacist. Promotes continuity of care through communication with consulting/referring physician(s). Coordinates treatment plans with other caregivers.
• →Facilitates discharge of patients in clinical area of specialization.
• →Writes and/or dictates progress notes, procedure notes, histories, physical examinations, and transfers/discharge summaries in accordance with medical policies.
• →Handles on-call responsibilities, as scheduled by the department. Readily available for emergency evaluation and stabilization of patients, as needed.
• →Participates in data collection, analysis, and presentation. Evaluates the processes and outcomes to enhance the delivery of excellent, cost-effective health care and establish program goals including clinical outcomes, volume/growth, and revenue. Incorporates and promotes evidence-based practice for optimal clinical outcomes.
• →As appropriate, represents Advent Health in community education and outreach programs, i.e. speaking engagements, health fairs, corporate affiliation events, etc. Assumes responsibility for professional growth by attending mandatory nursing/hospital in-services, maintaining knowledge of current trends in medical therapy pertaining to area of clinical
• →specialization, and evaluating/using research findings to improve nursing/ medical practice.

• Abilities in the use of specialized equipment used in respective area of practice
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent conflict resolution, and communication skills
• Leadership/mentorship/clinical resource skills
• Ability to multi-task on a variety of tasks and projects
• Excellent organization skills
• Skilled in providing age-appropriate education regarding care management interventions and illness adjustment issues

• Effective comprehension and use of English and Spanish
• Computer skills

• Masters Nursing and 1+ years' experience

• Public speaking experience
• Teaching/precepting experience

• Advanced Cardiac LIfe Support Cert
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert
• Neonatal Resuscitation Protocol
• Advance Practice Reg Nurse

• If in Diabetes – Certified Diabetes Educator
• If in AHFC/Pediatric Palliative Care – Hospice and palliative care certification
• If in HBO2/Wound Care – Credentialed as Wound Care Specialist or Hyperbaric nurse; credentialed as Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
• If in Transplant – Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator or Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse certification
• If in AH Infusion Center /Orlando Med Staff (working in GYN/ONC) – One of five oncology certifications by
• the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC); credentialed as an Infusion Nurse; Advanced Oncology
• Certified Nurse (AONC) highly preferred or Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) or Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI)
• If in Palliative Care – Hospice and/or Post-Graduate ARNP Palliative Care specialty certification
• If in Surgical Services – National Adult Nurse Practitioner certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Family nurse practitioner (FNP-BC), highly preferred, or pain management RN-BC

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.