Analysis of an ARNP palliative care job opening and qualifications

¶ … job opening appears below (Hope Care Services, 2015):

Requisition Number

Job Title

ARNP - Palliative Care

Fort Myers Office

Job Description

ARNP- Palliative Care

Provide medical services to patients in a community-based Palliative Care program which spans across the continuum of care. Coordinates with the IDG team. Provides informal clinical education and guidance to clinical staff. Florida ARNP license required. Specialty in Adult Health, Primary Care, Geriatrics and/or Palliative Care preferred. Experience in Oncology is a plus.

Facility

Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties

http://www.hrd-portal.com/hope hospice/jobboard/jobdetail.jsp?id=1931

Upon graduation I will have all of the skills and training needed to be able to provide both clinical education and guidance to the IDG team and nursing staff. I already have experience and certification in palliative care, acute hospital care, hospice care, and home health care so this applies to the need experience as stated in the advertisement. The Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Nursing practice allows the individual to understand and to apply the latest empirically validated findings to the everyday practice of nursing. As the program specifically mentions working with the IDG team upon graduation I will be able to relate to medical doctors, psychiatrists, other health care professionals, and nurses involved in a team at their level. This position obviously values leadership and management skills that require advanced level decision making that only comes with the training from getting an advanced degree. This training will allow me to consult with other doctors at their level, mentor others, provide first-rate care to patients, and to improve the image and reputation of nurses in all areas of this practice. Thus, upon graduation I will be the perfect candidate for this position.

Cover Letter

HR Manger Name

Hope Health Care Services

Address

Address

Email address

Questions (obviously you can ask salary)

What specific background/experience are you looking for?

What is the role of the nurse in the IDG team?

How would you describe the responsibilities of the position?

How would you describe a typical week/day in this position?

What is the greatest weakness the position has for a DNP?

What is the greatest strength the position has for a DNP?

How does the position utilize the skills of a DNP?

How does the position advance the skills of a DNP?

Is there a chance to do research?

Is there a chance to formally teach courses or seminars?

Is this a new position? (If not, what did the person who held the position previously go on to do?)

What is the company's management style?

Do you offer educational leave for CEUs?

Do you offer reimbursement for CEUs?

Do you offer educational leave for professional conferences?

Do you offer reimbursement for professional conferences?

What type of benefit package is being offered with the position?

What are the prospects for growth and advancement?

Would you like a list of references?

If I am extended a job offer, how soon would you like me to start?

What can I tell you about my qualifications?

When can I expect to hear from you?

Are there any other questions I can answer for you?

Performance appraisal Yes No N/A