We are seeking an experienced advanced practice provider to support our heart failure patients in Shelby, NC. Due to significant growth, we are looking to add a dedicated NP to our staff who really wants to make a difference in her patients' lives. Please call or text Marlene today @ to learn more.
Excellent benefits including:
Medical, Vision, and Dental plans through BCBS
28 days of Paid Time Off
Excellent mileage reimbursement rate
403b Retirement plan with matching
Focused programs honoring Veteran patients
Assistance with achieving Certified Hospice & Palliative Nurse (CHPN)
Best Orientation and Onboarding program you’ve experienced
Seasoned Hospice leaders guiding your career growth
Responsibilities:
In addition to the general services outlined by the Board HPCCR Nurse Practitioners will also provide the following specific services related to the care of patients with advanced life threatening/life limiting illnesses:
Promotes the highest quality of end of life care including hospice care and widespread use of advanced directives.
Prevents suffering and alleviation of physical, spiritual, and psychological pain.
Diagnoses, treats, and manages pain and other symptoms frequently experienced by patients at the end of life.
Guides and counsels patients and their families regarding disease progression, prognosis and the benefits/burdens of therapeutic measures, tests, procedures, and drugs.
Prescribes and/or recommends therapeutic measures, tests, procedures, and drugs (including narcotics) in accordance within the ethical principles of medicine.
Plans for situations beyond the nurse practitioner’s expertise and conferring with the Medical Director, or a Medical Services Physician as appropriate.
Serves as an end-of-life care education resource both within the organization and in the outside community.
Pursues actively and passionately educational opportunities that lead to improved outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications
Cardiac and or heart failure experience/background preferred.
Palliative experience preferred but not necessary.
Minimum 1 year related experience.
Experience in direct care of patients with life limiting illnesses required.
Related experience may include hospice and palliative care; family medicine; internal medicine; geriatrics, oncology; home health care; medical surgical
For additional info, please call or text Marlene @ or you may email your resume to You may also apply directly to this posting.