Nurse Practitioner

JOB SUMMARY: The Nurse Practitioner is a registered professional nurse with advanced graduate education and clinical training who provides comprehensive hospice services in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act and under the supervision of a collaborating physician. He/she provides hospice care through the evaluation and assessment of the health history, health promotion, diagnosing medical conditions, and management of health problems by directing and developing the plan of care, prescribing medications, treatments, coordinating and collaborating with patients, families, and other healthcare practitioners. Under the supervision of a physician, the nurse practitioner visits patients, completes physical assessments, performs face to face assessments and evaluates hospice eligibility as assigned in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team. The nurse practitioner builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the need of individuals and families within their home and communities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: must have acute care experience or be Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Care

Some duties and responsibilities include:

1. Provides medical care and manages terminal illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physician.

2. Consults Medical director or designee when plan of care is outside of standardized practice or protocols, and specialty consults are needed to manage patients care.

3. Completes history and physical examinations, by evaluating the patient's medical condition and health history, ordering and interpreting results from laboratory and diagnostic tests or procedures, diagnosing health conditions and documents the findings in the patient's medical record.

4. Manages health conditions and terminal illnesses by developing an individual plan of care, prescribing medications and/or treatments, obtaining consultations or making referrals and coordinating hospice care services.

5. Documents medical history, pertinent patient information, hospice eligibility, disease progress, functional and physical decline, medications and/or diagnostic studies as required for the Face-to-Face Encounter patient visit.

6. Completes the hospice face to face visit requirements prior to the third and subsequent hospice benefits periods of assess hospice eligibility based on the hospice conditions of pa1ticipation and the local coverage determinations. Provides clinical information to the hospice medical director for interpretation and eligibility for hospice recertification.

7. Makes recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for certification and recertification for hospice care.

8. Communicates findings and changes to Director of Nursing and/or Medical Director.

9. Reviews clinical information, coordinates and oversees patient care in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners.

10. Assures that patient receives appropriate measures to control symptoms through collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.

11. Ensures and maintains compliance with Medicare conditions of participation and other state regulations govern the provision of healthcare.

12. Complies with all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements in accordance with federal, state, and organizational policies.

13. Participates in organizational monitoring of the quality of medical services and quality improvement initiatives.

14. Assumes responsibility for personal growth.

15. Develops, maintains, and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance at seminars, conferences, and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.

16. Fulfills the obligation of requested and /or accepted assignments.

17. Demonstrates knowledge in communication and counseling patient/family in dealing with end-of-life issues. Educates/counsels’ patients, families, and/or caregivers as to preventative care, medical problems. psychological l problems, and spiritual problems in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team to meet the total needs of patients.

18. Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes, physical examination notes, assessment visit notes, medical order, collaboration notes and other documentation in the medical record.

19. Attends Physicians meetings and other meetings as directed by Medical Director or President/CEO.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road