The APP will be working in the Henry Ford Cancer Institute Palliative Medicine clinic in Detroit, Michigan. Patient visits are a mix of in person and on-site telemedicine. This is a Weekday shift position, 8 AM-5 PM Monday-Friday, No weekends, no call. 

As part of the interdisciplinary palliative medicine team, provides comprehensive palliative medicine consultation to patients with serious illness in the inpatient setting. Provides comprehensive palliative care assessments, pain and symptom management, assistance with clarifying goals of care, and counseling to patients with serious illness and their families.  

Performs comprehensive assessments of physical, psychological, and spiritual concerns in patients with serious illness and their families.

Facilitates advance care planning conversations and assists with advance directive completion for patients with serious illness. 

Manages pain and non-pain symptoms in patients with serious illness.

Works in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to facilitate goals of care discussions for patients with serious illness.

Recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families.  Works with the interdisciplinary team to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver. 

Provides education on concepts related to hospice and palliative care to other clinicians, healthcare administrators, and patients/families.

Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient's condition, care provided, symptom management changes/recommendations, and advance care planning/goals of care discussion documentation.

For NPs: Currently certified as Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) or Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN) from the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) OR obtains certification within 2 years of hire.

Participates in continuing medical education related to palliative medicine.

Experience as a Palliative Medicine APP (NP or PA) preferred. Will consider APPs with other specialty experience.  

The Specialty/Invasive Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. The NP or PA will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education, consultation, and care coordination as a first line provider to patients and their families. Provides inpatient and/or outpatient medical care. Works in collaboration with attending physicians, advanced practice providers, consultants, house officers, nurses, and other members of the medical care team to ensure that patient outcomes are achieved safely and efficiently. Specific procedures as per credentialing as indicated by training and experience. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Master's degree in nursing. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: Current certification as a Certified Nurse Practitioner. Current State license as a Registered Nurse. Current BLS. Current ACLS/ATLS/PALS provider status as required by department.

Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus Department: Palliative Care Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable