Quality of Life-Palliative Post Acute APRN-Orlando

Location: Cape Coral and Naples

SNF Facilities-Naples and Home Visits-Cape Coral

JOB SUMMARY

The duties of a Palliative Care, Post-Acute Nurse Practitioner, APRN mid-level provider include, but are not limited to, making rounds in the skilled nursing facilities, communicating to patients, facility staff members, providing accurate assessment, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, education and follow-up care to patients. MUST HAVE/QUALITY OF LIFE/ PALLIATIVE CARE EXPERIENCE.

Monday-Friday and alternating Saturdays

Quick Program Overview:

Our program is grounded in the idea that quality of life reflects a person’s total well-being—physically, emotionally, and socially—including both positive and challenging elements.

We provide care not just at end-of-life, but at any point where a patient’s symptoms, cognitive health, or day-to-day function are starting to impact their quality of life. We focus on early needs identification, collaborative care planning, and aligning treatment with each person’s goals.

Key Services We Offer:

Cognitive Assessments

We include formal cognitive screenings at intake to identify early decline, support communication, and ensure appropriate surrogate decision-making where needed.

️ Goals of Care Conversations

We guide patients and families through structured conversations about what matters most—making sure care aligns with values, preferences, and long-term priorities.

Discharge & Functional Planning

We support transitions from hospitals or SNFs by helping families understand a patient’s new level of function and prepare for home care, outpatient follow-up, or other support services.

Why This Matters:

Palliative care isn’t about stopping care—it’s about improving the experience. Our team works closely with PCPs, specialists, and discharge planners to ensure care is person-centered, coordinated, and values-driven. We meet people where they are and help them move forward with clarity and dignity.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

- Examine patients and record history

- Adhere to proper charting protocols

- Discuss with Physician and other health care professionals to prepare comprehensive plan

- Order or execute tests or images as needed

- Submit health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review by Physician

- Analyze results of tests, diagnose and report to patient

- Administer or prescribe treatment and medications

- Promote health by advising patient on diet, hygiene and prevention of disease

- Inoculate and vaccinate as required

- Refer to specialist as required for patient's well-being

- Report deaths and contagious diseases to governmental authorities

- Other responsibilities as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

- Must have and maintain current State of Florida license in good standing

- Current National Board Certification

- Current DEA

- Post Acute experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

- Effective written, verbal and electronic communication skills

- Show initiative, creativity and problem-solving ability

- Ability to collaborate with colleagues to provide quality healthcare

- Experience in Palliative care

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

- Prior experience using an electronic medical records system

- Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)

RELATIONSHIP REPORTING

Reports to the Supervisory Palliative Physician

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

- Ability to communicate effectively with patients

- Ability to collaborate with colleagues as necessary to provide quality health care

- Ability to use a computer, printer and scanner

- Ability to sit, stand or view a computer screen for extended periods of time

- Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions for extended periods of time

- Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel

- Ability to reach with hands and arms