Per Diem Nurse Practitioner, Palliative Care - Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
Dover, New Hampshire
Employer: Wentworth-Douglass Physicians Organization(WDP)
Industry: Advanced Practice Nurse
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
About Us
Wentworth Health Partners (WHP), an affiliate of Wentworth-Douglass Hospital and member of Mass General Brigham Medical Group, is a multi-specialty group practice providing the highest quality patient care and services that range from wellness and illness prevention to testing, treatment and care of complex medical conditions. Our network offers primary care, specialty care, and other services at locations throughout the New Hampshire and Southern Maine Seacoast Region.
At WHP, we value people who contribute to patient-centered care that enhances community health; we recognize and reward those who share our values and transform our patients' lives. We invite you to explore opportunities, cultivate community wellness, and experience professional growth - join our team today!
Supportive & Palliative Care
Our award-winning Supportive & Palliative Care team addresses both the physical symptoms and the stress and worry that accompany a serious illness for both the patients and their families and loved ones. Many adults and children living with illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, lung disease, kidney failure, dementia, among others, experience physical symptoms and emotional distress related to their diseases. Unlike hospice care, patients may not have a terminal diagnosis. Many patients experience shorter hospital stays, less pain and improved overall well-being, and the research backs this up.
Palliative care provides patients with relief from distressing symptoms including pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, constipation, nausea, loss of appetite, problems with sleep and many other symptoms. It can also help patients deal with the side effects of the medical treatments they're receiving with the goal of improving overall quality of life. In addition to symptom management, our team also supports patients with the following:
A team-based approach is central to palliative care including doctors, nurse practitioners and nurse coordinators who specialize in palliative care, social workers, chaplains, nutritionists, counselors and others. Our team meets with patients and families during their hospital stays, in the Mass General Cancer Center at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, in our outpatient clinic, and via virtual visits.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner to support our Supportive & Palliative Care team.We are located at 789 Central Avenue, Dover, New Hampshire 03820. The Nurse Practitioner will provide coverage for our full-time NPs during planned vacations, sick time, and as they fulfill various continuing education requirements ideally between the hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday-Friday.
As true partners to our physicians, our Nurse Practitioners get the opportunity to work autonomously to the top of their education/certification while also functioning as part of the collaborative team.
The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing exceptional direct diagnostic and therapeutic patient care to the highest standards of the organization as part of a multidisciplinary team. The Nurse Practitioner participates in the delivery of patient care in the outpatient setting by performing initial and follow-up visits, as well as autonomous performance of approved clinical functions.
The Nurse Practitioner cultivates a patient centric environment which focuses on the whole individual inclusive of physical, psychosocial, spiritual and functional needs of the patient and family. The NP acts as a resource and collaborates with clinical staff and other hospital and health care disciplines for promotion of health to the optimal level of wellness for patients, families, and the community. This individual may provide autonomous as well as team-based care.
Are you ready to bring your talent to this team and join us in driving medicine forward?
Qualifications
Qualifications
When hiring, we look for candidates who possess not only the relevant skills and competencies, but also positive attitudes, emotional intelligence, and genuine passion for this work.
Education:
Experience:
Certification:
EEO Statement
Mass General Brigham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Wentworth Health Partners (WHP), an affiliate of Wentworth-Douglass Hospital and member of Mass General Brigham Medical Group, is a multi-specialty group practice providing the highest quality patient care and services that range from wellness and illness prevention to testing, treatment and care of complex medical conditions. Our network offers primary care, specialty care, and other services at locations throughout the New Hampshire and Southern Maine Seacoast Region.
At WHP, we value people who contribute to patient-centered care that enhances community health; we recognize and reward those who share our values and transform our patients' lives. We invite you to explore opportunities, cultivate community wellness, and experience professional growth - join our team today!
Supportive & Palliative Care
Our award-winning Supportive & Palliative Care team addresses both the physical symptoms and the stress and worry that accompany a serious illness for both the patients and their families and loved ones. Many adults and children living with illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, lung disease, kidney failure, dementia, among others, experience physical symptoms and emotional distress related to their diseases. Unlike hospice care, patients may not have a terminal diagnosis. Many patients experience shorter hospital stays, less pain and improved overall well-being, and the research backs this up.
Palliative care provides patients with relief from distressing symptoms including pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, constipation, nausea, loss of appetite, problems with sleep and many other symptoms. It can also help patients deal with the side effects of the medical treatments they're receiving with the goal of improving overall quality of life. In addition to symptom management, our team also supports patients with the following:
- Advanced care planning: guidance with difficult treatment decisions, help with navigating the health care system, assistance with Advanced Directives
- Strong physical, emotional and spiritual support throughout all stages of illness
- Supportive counseling: clear and compassionate communication with doctors and family members
- Coordination of care with various community services
A team-based approach is central to palliative care including doctors, nurse practitioners and nurse coordinators who specialize in palliative care, social workers, chaplains, nutritionists, counselors and others. Our team meets with patients and families during their hospital stays, in the Mass General Cancer Center at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, in our outpatient clinic, and via virtual visits.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner to support our Supportive & Palliative Care team.We are located at 789 Central Avenue, Dover, New Hampshire 03820. The Nurse Practitioner will provide coverage for our full-time NPs during planned vacations, sick time, and as they fulfill various continuing education requirements ideally between the hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday-Friday.
As true partners to our physicians, our Nurse Practitioners get the opportunity to work autonomously to the top of their education/certification while also functioning as part of the collaborative team.
The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing exceptional direct diagnostic and therapeutic patient care to the highest standards of the organization as part of a multidisciplinary team. The Nurse Practitioner participates in the delivery of patient care in the outpatient setting by performing initial and follow-up visits, as well as autonomous performance of approved clinical functions.
The Nurse Practitioner cultivates a patient centric environment which focuses on the whole individual inclusive of physical, psychosocial, spiritual and functional needs of the patient and family. The NP acts as a resource and collaborates with clinical staff and other hospital and health care disciplines for promotion of health to the optimal level of wellness for patients, families, and the community. This individual may provide autonomous as well as team-based care.
Are you ready to bring your talent to this team and join us in driving medicine forward?
Qualifications
Qualifications
When hiring, we look for candidates who possess not only the relevant skills and competencies, but also positive attitudes, emotional intelligence, and genuine passion for this work.
Education:
- Master's Degree in Nursing required
Experience:
- Previous RN or NP experience in either palliative, hospice, or oncological care preferred
Certification:
- Certified New Hampshire Nurse Practitioner required upon hire
EEO Statement
Mass General Brigham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Created: 2024-08-22
Reference: 3301348
Country: United States
State: New Hampshire
City: Dover
ZIP: 03820
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