Division/School: Keck Hospital of USC/USC Norris Cancer Hospital
Job Announcement: Behind every patient success is the dedication of a unique team of skilled and talented individuals who help make the Keck Medical Center of USC one of the region's premier medical facilities.
As a member of the USC health care team, you will help build upon the university's exceptional expertise in patient care as well taking advantage of our excellent compensation package that could include shift and weekend differentials, online rewards-based scheduling, and generous educational benefits.
Come be a part of a world-class health care facility and an important member of the Trojan family.
The Nurse Practitioner is a member of the palliative care team. The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner functions as an independent clinician in assessment, planning, treatment, communication and identification of goals of care for patients with serious illness referred to the Palliative Care Consult service, in consultation with the supervising physician, when clinically appropriate. The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner collaborates successfully as a member of the multidisciplinary Palliative Care Team, taking responsibility for quality and continuity of care of assigned patients. The Nurse Practitioner provides education and leadership in the principles of palliative care for the primary nursing and medical teams that interface with the Palliative Care Team. The Nurse Practitioner embodies and serves as an ambassador for the philosophy of evidence-based symptom management and whole patient assessment for patient with serious illnesses referred to the team. She/he moves the practice forward in evidence-based management of symptoms. The Nurse Practitioner shows interest in and willingness to participate in research with the team.
The Nurse Practitioner works with her/his team to facilitate clarification of patient and family goals of care and access to appropriate support models of care i.e. hospice, rehabilitation, on-going aggressive treatment. Educates staff, faculty, and the community on all aspects of palliative care and the services provided. Attends and participates in team meetings. Prepares and maintains accurate patient records, charts and documents to support the medical practice and reimbursement for services provided. Prescribes medications including controlled substances to the extent delegated and licensed and after collaboration with palliative care and referring physician. Orders diagnostics/treatments as needed after collaboration with palliative care and referring physicians. The Nurse Practitioner will consult with supervising palliative care physician, when clinically appropriate, for the purpose of executing physician orders. Assists in the development of clinical practice guidelines/standards in support of quality palliative care with the team.
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Position Type: New
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