Position Overview
Purpose of the Position:
· Provide palliative care for hospitalized patients and their families facing serious medical problems.
· Participate in comprehensive clinical evaluation and care of patients and their families.
· Provide expertise in medication use and monitoring, symptom management, and assessment of the risks and benefits of therapy and provision of continuity of care.
· Provide clinical education and mentorship to clinicians and trainees.
Ensure compliance with practice standards and codes
Job Responsibilities:
1. Function as a core clinical team member of the Calvary interdisciplinary team.
2. Assist with patient care for palliative care patients as included below:
a. Review medication histories and assess the appropriateness of current medications.
b. Review medications for potential or actual drug related problems, including but not limited to drug-disease interactions and/or adver...