Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Position: Nurse Practitioner

Pay: $100 per Visit

The Nurse Practitioner serves as a member of the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team and has responsibility for the medical component of the Hospice Patient Care Program. Collaborates with Medical Director and Attending Physician to provide skillful certifications and recertification assessments, including physical examinations, medical history & physical, diagnosis and treatment prescribing medications as needed, under the supervision of the Medical Director.

At Caris, you will have a career, not just a job. Our mission driven culture is evident by our current employees and the impact made on patients and families. All Caris team members commit to The Better Way, a list of promises we make to each other and our customers. The Better Way commitment is reflected in the benefits we provide. Benefits include:

Competitive Salary

Bonus Eligibility

Eligible for benefits within 60 days

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision); health savings account

Earned Time Off

401 (K) plan with company match

Paid Training

Mileage Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Career Advancement OpportunitiesResponsibilities

Under the supervision of the Medical Director, provides direction and guidance to the hospice program, liaison with MD, Attending Physician, other NP’s, staff and volunteers to assure the maintenance of quality care for patients and families.

The Nurse Practitioner also serves as a liaison and contact between the hospice program, community physicians, Nurse Practitioners and others engaged in health care services in order to develop and expand the number of patients served by Hospice.

The Nurse Practitioner provides direct medical care as needed to patients in their homes, nursing homes and in the hospital.Qualifications

Graduate of a Master’s Degree Nursing Program with current ARNP license for assigned state.

Nursing experience required, with experience in Hospice or Home Care preferred.

Training, experience, interest, and knowledge regarding the psychosocial, and medical aspects of terminally ill patients is required; CHPN certification preferred

Self directed; excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to act as a liaison with team and physicians.

Up-to-date Notice and Formulary form.

Current driver’s license for the state of residency.