Director of Palliative Care - Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Overview :

We’re looking for a  Director of Palliative Care - Nurse Practitioner  to join our team.

You will report directly to the VP of Palliative Care. You will be responsible for the overall clinical and financial operations of the Palliative Care Program. May facilitate palliative care for Kindred Palliative care patients, ensuring a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan, while demonstrating excellent clinical skills and ethical, relevant judgement. Provides diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and follow up under the direction of the Palliative Medical Director (if required under State law).

• Establish, implement, and evaluate goals and objectives for palliative care that meet and promote high standards of quality clinical care and sound financial success
• Meet growth and development targets, both clinically and financially, at the branch level
• Manage all expenditures in a fiscally responsible manner in accordance with the Company’s budget
• Responsible for the employment of qualified palliative care personnel and the provision of palliative care services and the delegation and coordination of branch personnel evaluations
• Establish and maintain standards of high quality care and customer service in compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines

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Location : Empatia Our Company :

At Empatia, part of Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.

Our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.

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With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized – and kindness is celebrated.