Hospice Nurse Practitioner - PRN

Job Description

Alamo Hospice is hiring a PRN Nurse Practitioner to support San Antonio and surrounding counties. Come join our compassionate growing team of professional clinicians who make a difference in the lives of patients and families facing end of life journey.

What We offer:

Flexible Hours

Great culture and team atmosphere

Mileage reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Hospice Certification benefit and salary increase

Employee Discount Programs

What You’ll Do:

Assume primary responsibility for determining patient eligibility for care based on State, Federal guidelines.

Obtain data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may impact patient and family’s needs and initiate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team

Initiate communication with the attending physician, other interdisciplinary staff members and other agencies for the purpose of admission or recertification for care and coordinating optimal care.

Effectively utilize resources to assist in meeting the patient’s needs

Provide regular visits to reassess the patient’s eligibility, needs, and update the plan of care

Qualifications:

Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program

Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice

Minimum of two years of varied work experience as a professional nurse

Must possess current CPR Certification

Demonstrated skill in nursing practices and clinical judgments

Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment

Ability to cope with family emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles

Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to complete job responsibilities

Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required

Full-time