Hospice - Nurse Practitioner - Henry County/SW Atlanta/Clayton and Cobb/Cherokee - Full-time OpportunityHospice Atlanta/Visiting Nurse Health Systems (VNHS) is hiring compassionate, dedicated, and skilled
Nurse Practitioners (NP) for our Palliative Division serving
Henry County/SW Atlanta/Clayton, and Cobb/Cherokee counties. This is a Full-time opportunity.The
Nurse Practitioner collaborates with a physician in an active practice to deliver end-of-life and palliative care. The clinician in this position also serves as a consultant, advocating for area hospice programs and providing education for healthcare professionals. The purpose of this position is to provide a bridge between hospitals and hospices, improving care for all terminally ill patients and better managing hospice patients.
What you need:Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, and a Master's degree in Nursing.
Licensure/Certifications: - Must have reliable transportation, a GA driver's license, and valid vehicle insurance.
- Must hold a current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing.
- Must be certified as either:
- Gerontologic Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program, or the American Nurses Credentialing Center; or Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board or the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
- Preferred - Certificate of Added Qualification in gerontology, elder care, or care of the older adult provided by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the American Nurses Credentialing Center, or a national nurse practitioner certification board.
- Must be CPR Certified
- Previous Experience: Minimum of two years in the management of Medicare patients. Prior experience with home-based medical care is a plus.
- Knowledge/Training: Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and other funding source regulations as applied to home health care services. Demonstrates knowledge and competence in advanced practice clinical skills, including the nursing process and utilization management.
Territories:- Henry County/SW Atlanta/Clayton
- Cobb/Cherokee
Compensation: $95,204 - $142,806
Why Work for Visiting Nurse Health System?- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- PTO and Paid Holidays
- 403b Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life Insurance
- STD/LTD
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Flexible Schedule
- Pet Insurance
- Travel Insurance
Join us in our mission to provide excellent care, comfort, and dignity to our patients! 
