Minimum one year of medical/surgical experience; hospice/home health preferred
Acceptance and support of hospice care principles
Valid Alabama Driver's License
Proof of automobile insurance coverage
Responsibilities
Perform face-to-face encounters with hospice patients prior to the 3rd benefit period
Document clinical findings to assess continued hospice eligibility
Share clinical findings with the hospice medical director
Attest in writing to the completion of face-to-face encounters
Communicate with Clinical Director and RN Case Manager about patient details
Conduct patient consults and visits as needed
Attend interdisciplinary team meetings as appropriate
Provide inservice education upon request
Maintain privacy and security practices, addressing breaches if they occur
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
Voluntary Pet Insurance
401(k) with Company match
Vacation, Sick time, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays
Tuition reimbursement and discounts
Free continuing education units (CEUs) for nurses
Employee Assistance Program and Relief Fund
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Full Job Description
Overview
Position Overview:
The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for performing face to face encounters with each hospice patient prior to the start of the 3rd benefit period and all subsequent re-certifications for the purpose of determining continuing eligibility for hospice care.
PRN visits needed for Morgan, Lawrence, and Winston Counties
Essential Job Functions:
Performs the face to face encounter within 30 calendar days prior to start of the 3rd benefit period and all subsequent re-cert periods as scheduled by the appropriate member of the administrative staff.
Gathers and documents clinical findings to determine continued hospice eligibility.
Shares the clinical findings with the hospice medical director.
Attests in writing that he/she performed the face to face encounter and that these findings were provided to the certifying physician.
Communicates with Clinical Director and RN Case Manager prior to visits as to pertinent details of patient's disease process and outcome of the actual face to face visit.
May make patient consults and visits as appropriate and as requested.
May attend interdisciplinary team meetings as appropriate.
Provides inservice education as requested
Maintains sound privacy and security practices and prevents privacy or security breaches. If breach occurs, takes corrective action.
Required:
Current License as Nurse Practitioner in the State of Alabama.
Minimum of one (1) year medical/surgical experience. Hospice/Home Health experience preferred.
Acceptance and support of the hospice concept of care.
Current, valid Alabama Driver's License.
Proof of automobile insurance coverage.
Comprehensive Benefits (Full-time positions)
Aveanna offers benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work, including:
Competitive pay
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
Voluntary Pet Insurance for your fur babies
401(k) with Company match
Vacation time, Sick time, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays
Tuition reimbursement and tuition discounts
Free continuing education units (CEUs) for nurses
Employee Assistance Program and Employee Relief Fund
