Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care (Outpatient)

Company: Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
Location: Cheyenne
Posted on: October 23, 2024

Job Description:

NURSE002046 Nurse Practitioner specializing in Palliative Care provides comprehensive, compassionate support to patients with serious, life-limiting illnesses. This role involves assessing and managing symptoms, coordinating care among various healthcare providers, and offering emotional and psychological support to patients and their families. The Nurse Practitioner in this field focuses on improving quality of life by addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, while also facilitating advance care planning and ensuring that treatment goals align with the patient's values and preferences. Effective communication and a holistic approach are essential for delivering personalized, patient-centered care. This is an outpatient position where the provider will see patients in their home environment. Hours are typically 4-10 hour shifts or 5 8-hour shifts. There are no weekends or holidays but there is hospice call. Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to I.N.S.P.I.R.E. great health. Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.d approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today! At Cheyenne Regional, you ll work on the front lines of Wyoming healthcare as part of a strong, stable healthcare organization one with big plans and a clear direction for growth. That means big opportunities for individuals with the right combination of skills, dedication and experience in evidence-based practice. About Cheyenne Regional Cheyenne Regional offers a comprehensive line of healthcare services, including Heart and Vascular, Cancer, Orthopedics, Women and Children s Services, Surgical, Trauma, Wound Management & Hyperbaric Medicine, Rehabilitation, Transitional Care, Home Care, Hospice, Behavioral Health, Medical Imaging and Lab Services. Why work at Cheyenne Regional?

• 403(b) with 4% employer match
• ANCC Magnet Hospital
• 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Sponsored Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance program Taking a closer look at Cheyenne, Wyoming
  • Located just 90 minutes from Denver, Colorado
  • Mid-sized city with a casual, comfortable lifestyle
  • Several cultural attractions, including a symphony, an active arts community, the nationally recognized Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, farmers markets and the world s largest outdoor rodeo, Cheyenne Frontier Days
  • Excellent private and public schools; advanced placement programs in high schools; community college with academic and life-enhancement classes for all ages
  • Large retail base, including national home improvement outlets, department stores, specialty and restaurant chains
  • Thirty-seven miles of walking/biking trails, four golf courses, indoor tennis, indoor ice rink
  • Nearby mountains offer year-round recreation, including skiing, hiking, camping, biking, fishing, hunting, rock climbing and more

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