Nurse Practitioner - Specialty
FMOLHS Career Portal, Baton Rouge, LA, United States
A Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse who specializes in providing compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals with serious, chronic, or life-limiting illnesses. The role focuses on improving quality of life by managing symptoms, addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, and supporting patients and their families through complex healthcare decisions.
The Palliative Care NP works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions, prescribing medications, and facilitating goals-of-care discussions, including advance care planning.
This role involves care in a hospital and outpatient clinic setting.
Responsibilities
Patient Care & Clinical Management
Provide comprehensive palliative care to patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses, focusing on symptom management and quality of life
Perform detailed assessments, analyze clinical data, and develop individualized care plans
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and procedures as appropriate
Initiate and manage treatment plans in accordance with established protocols and collaborative agreements
Assist with and manage patient consults, write medical orders, and support care delivery across settings
Collaboration & Interdisciplinary Care
Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
Coordinate with consulting providers and participate in hospital rounds
Assist physicians with procedures in both inpatient and outpatient settings as needed
Ensure seamless communication across care teams to support continuity of care
Care Coordination & Patient Advocacy
Facilitate transitions of care, including movement to step-down units, outpatient services, or home-based care
Minimize fragmentation of care through effective coordination and follow-up
Advocate for patients’ goals, preferences, and needs, including advance care planning
Patient & Family Support
Educate patients and families about disease progression, prognosis, and care options
Provide emotional support and guidance during serious illness and end-of-life care
Promote shared decision-making aligned with patient values
Quality & Compliance
Ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based palliative care services
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the medical record
Adhere to organizational policies, regulatory standards, and best practices
Hospital-Based Responsibilities
Manage patients with higher acuity in a specialized care setting
Conduct routine hospital rounds and respond to patient care needs
Other Duties
Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals
Qualifications
Education : Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing
Licensure : ACLS; RN; BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification Current/unrestricted RN license; Advanced Practice License; ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center)
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The Palliative Care NP works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions, prescribing medications, and facilitating goals-of-care discussions, including advance care planning.
This role involves care in a hospital and outpatient clinic setting.
Responsibilities
Patient Care & Clinical Management
Provide comprehensive palliative care to patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses, focusing on symptom management and quality of life
Perform detailed assessments, analyze clinical data, and develop individualized care plans
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and procedures as appropriate
Initiate and manage treatment plans in accordance with established protocols and collaborative agreements
Assist with and manage patient consults, write medical orders, and support care delivery across settings
Collaboration & Interdisciplinary Care
Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
Coordinate with consulting providers and participate in hospital rounds
Assist physicians with procedures in both inpatient and outpatient settings as needed
Ensure seamless communication across care teams to support continuity of care
Care Coordination & Patient Advocacy
Facilitate transitions of care, including movement to step-down units, outpatient services, or home-based care
Minimize fragmentation of care through effective coordination and follow-up
Advocate for patients’ goals, preferences, and needs, including advance care planning
Patient & Family Support
Educate patients and families about disease progression, prognosis, and care options
Provide emotional support and guidance during serious illness and end-of-life care
Promote shared decision-making aligned with patient values
Quality & Compliance
Ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based palliative care services
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the medical record
Adhere to organizational policies, regulatory standards, and best practices
Hospital-Based Responsibilities
Manage patients with higher acuity in a specialized care setting
Conduct routine hospital rounds and respond to patient care needs
Other Duties
Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals
Qualifications
Education : Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing
Licensure : ACLS; RN; BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification Current/unrestricted RN license; Advanced Practice License; ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center)
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