Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Palliative Care

Job Description

This position will be for an APP in Palliative Care.

The NP/PA is part of a strong interdisciplinary Palliative Care team which includes 4 physicians, 5 nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, chaplains, and others who enjoy working together toward a common goal. The NP/PA cares for patients and their families who are experiencing advanced, life-threatening illness and helps them live as well as possible through excellent symptom management, advance care planning and psychosocial support. The Palliative & Supportive Care Service has been identified as a key area for growth organizationally and regionally.

Palliative Care practice encompasses physical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation with special emphasis on excellent symptom management and disease-specific counseling, as well as assessment and coordination of social, emotional, spiritual, and practical needs. The focus of the Palliative Care NP/PA is not on treating a particular illness but treating the whole person and family who are experiencing it through the course of the illness to end of life.

Specific job responsibilities:

This position is focused on specialty Palliative Care in clinic and hospital. The clinic and inpatient APP role is supported by the specialist Palliative Care interdisciplinary team of medicine, nursing, social work, and spiritual care. The APP will provide consultation and follow up for hospitalized patients referred to the Palliative Care consultation service and in the Eau Claire Palliative Medicine clinic.

Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner: Masters-prepared graduate of an accredited school of nursing and Nurse Practitioner program. Current WI RN and APRN license and certification as an APNP.

Physician Assistant: Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program with current PA certification by NCCPA and registration as a PA by the WI State Board of Medical Practice.

Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care (CPHN or ACPHN) preferred but not required at time of hire.

BLS required. A minimum of 5 years nursing experience required.

Additional Qualifications:

External applicants: to be considered for this position please upload 2-3 letters of reference with online application. New Graduates: letters must be from Clinical Preceptors.

Mayo Clinic employees: to be considered for this position please upload 2 most recent performance appraisals with online application.

About Us

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans - to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. You'll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

About the Team

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.