Palliative Nurse Practitioner

Description

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WesleyLife at Home is celebrating 20 years of providing exceptional home health services throughout central Iowa. We provide integrated solutions to support the health and well-being of older adults wherever they call home. We bring the convenience of quality, compassionate care to the safety and comfort of client homes. Our departments include Home Health, Hospice, In-Home Services, Meals on Wheels, and Public Health.

WesleyLife Hospice offers compassionate end-of-life care services across central Iowa, including Boone, Dallas, Hamilton, Jasper, Marion, Marshall, Polk, Story, and Warren counties. Our team collaborates with medical providers to create care plans prioritizing clients’ and families’ comfort, well-being, and dignity. WesleyLife Hospice operates 24/7, supporting and encouraging families so they can focus on meaningful moments. We offer flexible schedules, competitive compensation, benefits, and a supportive work environment for team members dedicated to enhancing the lives of others.

WesleyLife Hospice is developing a palliative care program, and our Nurse Practitioner will be an important part of our planning team. The goal of the program is to improve quality of life by managing symptoms and providing emotional, spiritual, and practical support, not just for the client but for their family as well. Our Palliative Nurse Practitioner will help us:

Develop protocols for assessing pain, symptom management, and emotional well-being, ensuring clients receive care tailored to their individual needs.

Ensure team members receive specialized training in palliative care, communication, and end-of-life decision-making.

Create pathways for seamless coordination between healthcare providers and ensure open communication with the client and family to align with their values and goals.

Collaborate with local healthcare systems, religious organizations, and community groups to expand the reach of support services.

Regularly assess the programs effectiveness through client outcomes, feedback, and team member evaluations to ensure the highest quality of care.

As our Palliative Nurse Practitioner, your regular duties will be:

Travel anywhere WesleyLife Hospice serves clients to conduct thorough initial assessments of clients’ medical conditions, including physical examinations, medical histories, and medication reviews.

Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with clients, families, and other healthcare professionals, focusing on symptom management, pain control, and quality of life enhancement.

Perform advanced clinical procedures within the scope of practice, including wound care, medication management, IV therapy, and palliative care interventions.

Educate clients and families about their medical conditions, treatment options, and self-care strategies to promote optimal health outcomes and empower informed decision-making.

Provide compassionate and dignified palliative care and guidance to clients in home hospice settings, focusing on symptom management, comfort measures, and emotional support.

What You’ll Gain

In addition to the competitive compensation you’d expect, WesleyLife offers true flexibility. You don’t want to work all the time, and we don’t want you to! Our locations are filled with team members who have one another’s backs and leaders who genuinely care about each team member as a person.

Compensation:

Daily Pay: Use this free app to access your wages before payday to handle unexpected expenses

Mileage reimbursement at 58.5 cents per mile (fleet car may be provided)

Health and Financial Benefits:

Incredible Benefits Package: Including healthcare, vision, dental, and 401(k)

Extremely Generous Time Off Plan

Scholarship Reimbursement: Up to $3,000/year for educational pursuits

Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $1,500/year for furthering your education

Wellness Incentives: Free wellness membership and incentives for staying healthy

Educational Discounts: Enjoy an 18% discount at Purdue University Global

Additional Perks:

Referral Bonus Program: Earn bonuses for referring qualified candidates.

Voluntary Benefits: Life, accident, and critical illness coverage available.

No holidays, weekends, or on-call

About WesleyLife:

WesleyLife has been certified as one of Senior Care’s Best Places to Work! (https://www.wesleylife.org/blog/wecare-connect-names-wesleylife-best-place-to-work)

Click here to learn more: https://www.wesleylife.org/blog/wecare-connect-names-wesleylife-best-place-to-work

WesleyLife has been named one of Senior Care’s Best Places to Work under a new certification program from WeCare Connect, the survey leader among organizations that serve older adults. This award is extended to only a small percentage of organizations. It is based on variables such as speed and efficacy of issue resolution, high participation rates, and high responder rates around satisfaction.

With a legacy of over 77 years, WesleyLife has established an admired reputation for excellence. We are recognized across the Midwest for our efforts to revolutionize the experience of aging. WesleyLife’s networks are committed to health and well-being and offer a comprehensive range of services, encompassing brick-and-mortar Communities for Healthy Living alongside home health, hospice, in-home services, adult day programs, transportation, and home-delivered meals.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted to move to the next step of the hiring process. Unfortunately, WesleyLife will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

WesleyLife believes in the value of diversity within our workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Because of our commitment to your health and well-being, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-hire health assessment, TB test, and drug screen.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Masters or better in Nursing

Preferred

Doctorate or better in Nursing

Experience

Required

Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Iowa, specializing in Family Practice, Adult-Gerontology, or Hospice and Palliative Care.

2 years: Full-time clinical work experience as a Nurse Practitioner, preferably in home health, hospice, or palliative care settings.