Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)
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About the job
Homedica in Baton Rouge, LA is searching for a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to join its team!
Why Join Us?
At Homedica , we invest in our people through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a unique benefit that makes you a true employee-owner.
As part of our team, you’ll receive company stock at no cost to you , with benefits that include:
- Building long-term wealth for your future
- Enjoying a retirement benefit you don’t pay for
- Sharing directly in the success you help create every day
The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner is needed to work with a mobile Palliative Care team that is focused on improving the overall wellness of people with serious illnesses.
Essential daily duties include
- alleviating symptoms, including side effects of treatment
- improving understanding of illness and its progression
- identifying and addressing practical and spiritual needs
- helping to cope with feelings and changes related to illness
- assisting in understanding treatment options, making treatment decisions, and coordinating care
- identifying and accessing additional resources to provide support
Qualifications
- Current Louisiana Nurse Practitioner (NP) license required
- Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care required
- Hospice and/or Home Health experience a plus
- Excellent communication skills
- Problem-solving skills and ability to deal with a variety of situations
Full-Time Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – company-paid ownership benefit
- Competitive pay with increased earning potential
- Health, dental, vision & life insurance
- Short-term & long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Cell phone allowance
- Mileage reimbursement (adjusted for fuel price changes)
- Career advancement opportunities
Get the “flexibility” of a Home Health Nurse with the “pay” you deserve as a Nurse Practitioner!
Make a difference in the lives of others - and your own - with Homedica. Apply today!
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Carpenter Health Network operates 4 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Louisiana and Texas. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, therapists and nursing assistants.
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