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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Palliative CareCovenant Health • Lubbock, TX, US
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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Palliative Care

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Palliative Care

Covenant Health • Lubbock, TX, US
16 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Palliative Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our interdisciplinary care team. The NP will provide expert medical care to patients with serious, chronic, or life-limiting illnesses, focusing on symptom management, emotional support, and improving quality of life. This role involves collaboration with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other healthcare professionals to deliver holistic, patient-centered care.

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Key Responsibilities :

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
  • Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the care team.
  • Manage medications and treatments to alleviate pain and other distressing symptoms.
  • Facilitate discussions around goals of care, advanced care planning, and end-of-life decisions.
  • Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and families.
  • Educate patients and families about disease progression, treatment options, and prognosis.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to care planning.
  • Advocate for patients’ preferences and needs within the healthcare system.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records.
  • Stay current with best practices in palliative care through continuing education.

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Qualifications :

  • Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) with NP certification.
  • Active NP license in the state of practice.
  • Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing (ACHPN) preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, preferably in palliative, hospice, or critical care.
  • Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Experience working in a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
  • Proficiency in patient education and counseling.
  • BLS and ACLS certification.
  • About Providence

    At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

    The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby / on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

    Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs / benefits.

    Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles : Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act."

    About the Team

    Since 1918, Covenant has been driven by a mission of providing a Christian ministry of healing and caring for the whole person through our integrated health network in West Texas / eastern New Mexico. As an expression of our mission, we believe we hold an important Covenant with our patients and try and treat every interaction as Sacred Encounters.

    Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are located in the cities of Lubbock, Levelland, Plainview and Hobbs. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, outreach programs, hospice and home care, and even schools for nursing and radiography.

    Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

    Requsition ID : 390272

    Company : Covenant Jobs

    Job Category : Advanced Practice

    Job Function : Provider

    Job Schedule : Full time

    Job Shift : Day

    Career Track : Clinical Professional

    Department : 8002 CMG PALLIATIVE CARE IP

    Address : TX Lubbock 2215 Nashville Ave

    Work Location : Covenant Medical Grp-Nashville Ave

    Workplace Type : On-site

    Pay Range : $N / A - $N / A

    The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby / on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

    Covenant Health is the most comprehensive health care network serving West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. We are guided by a focused vision : To be the health care leader in our region and to extend our Christian ministry by caring for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit. Our mission is amplified throughout the 62 counties we serve as we work to improve the health care and quality of life in each community.

    In short, when you work for Covenant Health, you’re not just taking a job—you’re taking on a commitment to further our vision and mission.

    We offer a wide range of exciting careers in Nursing, Allied Health, Business Operations and more.

    Our family of organizations

    Covenant Health is an affiliate of Providence. We are a diverse network of organizations and offer a large variety of locations, services, and specialties to match your career aspirations.

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