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APRN - Palliative Care

Apply Job ID APRNP011027 Date posted 06/23/2025

This will be a Monday – Friday 8:30-5:00 pm position, with alternating weekends and holidays.

The APRN:

  • Performs comprehensive health assessments by obtaining medical histories and performing physical examinations.
  • Diagnoses, treats, and monitors acute and chronic diseases in collaboration with a physician.
  • Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies in collaboration with a physician.
  • Identifies implements and evaluates appropriate plans of care, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions within the guidelines of the Florida APRN Practice Act
  • Promotes positive health behaviors and self-care skills through education and counseling.
  • Recognizes, reinforces, and participates as an IDT member for palliative care patients by assessing and modifying the plan of care in collaboration with the IDT as necessary to achieve physical, spiritual, social, and psychosocial goals centered on the patient/family goals.
  • Provides comprehensive functional assessments that include: ESAS-R, activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, economic factors, environmental issues, mental status and social assessments.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Education: Master’s degree in Nursing or a related field
  • Licensure: Current Florida license as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner.  Current DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) license.
  • Certifications: Valid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
  • Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN®) preferred.
  • NPI provider and ability to bill CMS services or ability to obtain same (if applicable to departmental requirements)
  • Minimum of two (2) years nursing experience required.
  • Minimum of two (2) year experience as an APRN with experience in palliative care, hospice care, gerontology, or oncology practice preferred.
  • Experience with pain and symptom management is highly preferred.
  • Strong communication and assessment skills.
  • Valid Florida driver’s license and automobile insurance as per agency policies.
  • Ability to make clinic/home/hospital/facility visits.
  • Basic keyboarding and computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word or comparable programs.

Empath Health values diversity as it strengthens our community and care. We embrace the diversity of cultures, thoughts, beliefs and traditions of our employees, volunteers and people we are honored to serve across our network. Our diverse staff reflects our community and each day, we work to be respectful, sensitive and competent with each other and those in our care. In every journey, we are dedicated to achieving comfort, dignity and exceptional care. Those of all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply with us or seek our care and services.

Our commitment to patient, client, staff and volunteer safety is a cornerstone of a High Reliability Organization with a focus on zero harm. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Empath Health employees.

Providing compassionate, full life care is an honor we take seriously at Empath Health. Join our team and make a positive impact in the community!

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