Vitas Healthcare

Nurse Practitioner

Vitas Healthcare • $90K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of a Baccalaureate School of Nursing
  • Current State license as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation with current auto liability insurance
  • Two years of experience as an APN in clinical care, hospice, or home health preferred
  • Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacology, palliative care, and end-of-life issues

Responsibilities

  • Consult with and educate patients and families on disease processes and self-care techniques
  • Assist in developing and implementing patient/family care plans with the interdisciplinary team
  • Collaborate with attending and consulting physicians on palliative care matters
  • Monitor and communicate changes in patient needs and evaluation of care outcomes
  • Submit all documentation in a timely manner
  • Perform additional duties as required
  • Ensure compliance with healthcare laws and regulations

Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
  • Supportive team environment in a mission-driven organization
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Potential for career advancement within the organization
Full Job Description
Nurse Practitioner

What You Must Have:
  • Graduate of a Baccalaureate School of Nursing
  • Current State license as a Registered Nurse and as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)
  • Current Driver's License, reliable transportation, and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance
  • Two years of experience as an APN in a clinical care setting, hospice or home health preferred
  • Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacology, palliative care, and end-of-life


What You Will Do:

  • Consult with and educate the patient/family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care
  • Consult with and assists in the IDG's development of patient/family plan of care to assure quality care is provided
  • Interact with attending and consulting physicians as necessary regarding palliative care, in collaboration with hospice physician
  • Inform physicians and other personnel of changes in the patient's needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient/family response to care
  • Timely submission of all documentation
  • Performance of other duties as required
  • Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures

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About Vitas Healthcare

Vitas Healthcare is a provider of end-of-life care services in the United States. The company was founded in 1978 by Hugh Westbrook and Esther Colliflower and is headquartered in Miami, Florida. Vitas Healthcare provides hospice care, palliative care, and related services to patients with life-limiting illnesses. The company operates in 14 states and the District of Columbia and has over 200 locations. Vitas Healthcare is committed to providing compassionate care to patients and their families and has been recognized for its high-quality services.
Learn more about Vitas Healthcare
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2011

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