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APP Needed to Join Thriving Palliative Care Program in Naples, FL

Opportunity Criteria

ProfessionNurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant
SpecialtyHospice & Palliative Care
Loan RepaymentNot Specified
Salary RangeNot Specified
Employment TypeFull Time
Bonuses OfferedNone
Not-for-profit501(c)(3)

NCH Comprehensive Health in Naples, FL is seeking a compassionate and skilled Palliative Care Advanced Practice Provider to join their dynamic team. As a vital member of the healthcare team, the selected candidate will be responsible for providing expert symptom management, goal setting, and end-of-life care coordination to patients facing serious or life-limiting illness. The role involves collaborating with a diverse group of healthcare professionals to ensure that each patient receives individualized care that aligns with their values and preferences.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in palliative care and demonstrate exceptional communication skills and a patient-centered approach. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive patient assessments, developing personalized care plans, educating patients and families, and participating in interdisciplinary team meetings. The successful candidate will also possess a deep understanding of pain management, symptom control, and psychosocial support for patients and families.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive environment dedicated to excellence in patient care. NCH is committed to providing ongoing professional development and opportunities for career advancement. Join a collaborative team of healthcare professionals who are passionate about improving the quality of life for patients in need of palliative care services.

 

  • Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies
  • Active Advanced Practice Provider license in the state of Florida
  • Certification in Palliative Care preferred
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in Palliative Care or Hospice
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
  • Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care

About NCH Healthcare System, Inc

NCH (Naples Comprehensive Health) is a locally governed non-profit and an Advanced Community Health System™ located in Naples, Florida. Our mission is to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. The System is more than just two hospitals (referred to as the NCH Baker Hospital and NCH North Hospital) with a total of 713 beds. NCH is an alliance of more than 1,100 physicians and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offers nationally recognized, quality health care to our community.

NCH was named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for 2024 by Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor. This achievement puts NCH in the top 2% of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical performance and, along with being named one of America’s Top 50 Hospitals for Surgical Care, reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care.

THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE CARE

NCH offers a wide range of choices in advanced servicesproviders, and locations.

The NCH Rooney Heart Institute has been a pioneer in the cardiac arena for nearly 25 years and is committed to providing the highest quality of cardiovascular care in Southwest Florida. The cardiology team of accredited physicians and staff is unmatched and responds to cardiac emergencies in record time beyond the national standard. We pride ourselves on our complete care model which cares for a patient’s mind, heart and body and our commitment to the patient’s experience proves that the NCH Rooney Heart Institute is at the heart of what matters most.

The NCH Wingard Stroke Institute is a designated Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC) by the Joint Commission. The Joint Commission is a global driver of quality improvement and patient safety in health care and there are only four designated Comprehensive Stroke Centers in Florida, making NCH Wingard Stroke Center the fifth center through the Joint Commission. This designation also makes NCH the one and only certified Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center in Southwest Florida.

HSS at NCH brings high-quality orthopedic care, including best practices, top surgeons and physicians, and imaging services, closer to home for Southwest Florida residents. The pioneering collaboration is part of the transformation of NCH to become an Advanced Community Healthcare System™.

The NCH and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital collaboration enhances care to our community’s youngest members and their families by providing inpatient services for NICU and PICU patients as well as Newborn Routine Screenings. NCH also houses the only 24/7 pediatric ER In Collier County.

Make Naples Your Hometown

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Southwest Florida!

Perched on the Gulf of Mexico in southwest Florida, Naples is well known for its high-end shopping, world-class culture and sophisticated dining. But it's also an affordable family destination that appeals to nature lovers and beach aficionados.  Boasting one of the nation's best sandboxes and calmest seas.

  • Naples is located on the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Florida.

  • Naples has the most golf holes per capita than any other city in the US. In fact, it’s known as the, “Golf Capitol of the World.”

  • Naples and the surrounding areas have been recognized worldwide as an angler’s paradise. It boasts over 37 miles of barrier island coastline extending from Naples south to Marco Island with some of the best fishing in the states.

  • There are over 100 art galleries

  • Naples is said to have more millionaires per capita than any other city in Florida, The town is well known for its large number of Fortune 500 CEO's residents

  • Family fun in the community and also a short drive from Disney World, Busch Gardens, Sea World, Legoland and other attractions!

Coastal Living Magazine voted Naples, FL one of the Happiest Seaside Town in the US!

 

Facility & Address

  • NCH Comprehensive Health
  • Naples FL

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Karla Alvarez Director Provider Relations

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