Master's degree in Nursing with a focus on Nurse Practitioner studies
Active Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice
Experience in hospice or palliative care settings
Strong assessment and diagnostic skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams
Excellent communication and patient education skills
Knowledge of state regulations regarding hospice care
Responsibilities
Provide medical care and manage terminal illnesses in compliance with state regulations
Conduct thorough history and physical examinations of patients
Complete face-to-face assessments for hospice eligibility
Collaborate with the hospice medical director on patient eligibility for recertification
Coordinate patient care with the interdisciplinary team and other healthcare providers
Develop treatment protocols and propose intervention options
Educate patients and families on medical and psychological issues
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a supportive interdisciplinary team environment
Engagement in meaningful work with terminally ill patients
Professional development opportunities in hospice and palliative care
Flexible scheduling options to promote work-life balance
Access to resources for continuous education and training
Full Job Description
Nurse Practitioner
Angels Care Hospice
Position Summary:
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.
Essential Job Functions:
Provides medical care, palliates, and manages terminal illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act.
Completes history and physical examinations, by evaluating the patient's medical condition and health history.
Manages health conditions and terminal illnesses.
Completes the hospice face to face visit requirements.
Provides clinical information to the hospice medical director for interpretation for eligibility for hospice recertification.
Makes recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for certification and recertification for hospice care.
Reviews clinical information, coordinates and oversees patient care in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners.
Reviews and develops protocols for treatment and proposes options for interventions.
Communication Requirements:
Communicates and collaborates with the interdisciplinary group to create, review and revise the patient's plan of care.
Consults with the patient's attending physician, the hospice medical director and other healthcare practitioners regarding the patient's eligibility for hospice care.
Communicates with other community health practitioners to coordinate the plan of care.
Attends and participates in hospice interdisciplinary group meetings as needed.
Educates & counsels patients, families, and/or caregivers as to preventative care, medical problems, psychological problems, and spiritual problems.
Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
Establishes, builds and nurtures relationships with staff and community referral sources to facilitate program growth.
