Essential Functions
-Works collaboratively with Palliative Care Department Nurse Practitioner Manager to Organize, develop, plan, implement, and evaluate Palliative & Supportive Care Program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures necessary for a comprehensive program, in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate standards.
-Provides high quality direct patient care, including education and counseling, to departmental patients in any setting – home, hospital, office, or nursing home.
-Performs and records the patient history and physical exam and discusses findings with the NP Manager and physician as needed.
-Follows and manages patients (in collaboration with the NP manager and physician) enhancing continuity of care.
-Performs, oversees, and assures completion of specialized procedures mutually agreed upon with collaborating physician.