Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Overview

Our comprehensive benefits include:

Medical and dental benefits

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) program

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Vendor discounts

Responsibilities

Providing medical care, palliates and manages terminal illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physician

Completing history and physical examinations by evaluating the patient's medical condition and health history

Completing the hospice face to face visit requirements prior to the third and subsequent hospice benefit periods to assess hospice eligibility based

Making recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for certification and recertification for hospice care

Completing and maintaining accurate clinical notes

Communicating with the physician and participating in interdisciplinary group meetings to meet the medical and emotional needs of the patient and family/caregivers

Ensuring compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirements

Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Current DEA license, if applicable to state regulations

Current nursing license in state of practice

Current CPR certification

Master’s degree with minimum of one year NP experience

One year hospice or palliative care experience preferred

Accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by state of practice

Certification in a specialist area preferred (e.g. Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN) or Geriatrics)

Commitment to clinical and documentation excellence

Full-time