Nurse Practitioner

*JOB DESCRIPTION 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 Palliative Care through the evaluation and assessment of the health history, health promotion, diagnosing medical conditions, management of health problems by directing and developing the plan of care, prescribing medications or 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 Palliative and 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 homes and communities.
*ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES* 1.
Provides medical care, palliates, and manages terminal illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physician.
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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.
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Manages health conditions and terminal illnesses by developing an individualized plan of care, prescribing medications and/or treatments, obtaining consultations or making referrals and coordinating hospice care services.
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Completes the hospice face to face visit requirements prior to the third and subsequent hospice benefit periods to assess hospice eligibility based on the hospice conditions of participation and the local coverage determinations.
Provides clinical information to the hospice medical director for interpretation for eligibility for hospice recertification.
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Reviews clinical information, coordinates and oversees patient care in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners.
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Assures that patient receives appropriate measures to control symptoms, through collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.
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Reviews and develops protocols for treatment and proposes options for interventions based on the literature in collaboration with the collaborating physician.
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Consults the collaborating physician when the patient's plan of care is outside standardized practice and protocols.
*Communication* 1.
Communicates and collaborates with the interdisciplinary group to create, review and revise the patient's plan of care.
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Communicates with other community health practitioners to coordinate the plan of care.
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Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes, physical examination notes, assessment visit notes, medical orders, collaboration notes and other documentation in the medical record.
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Educates/counsels patients, families, and/or caregivers as to preventative care, medical problems, psychological problems, and spiritual problems in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team to meet the total needs of patients.
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Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
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Assists the patient and family / caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care.
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Serves as a nursing resource for consultation and educations to members of the interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners in the community.
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Establishes, builds and nurtures relationships with staff and community referral sources to facilitate program growth.
*POSITION QUALIFICATIONS* 1.
Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
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Current nursing licensure in State and CPR certification.
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Master's degree with a minimum of (1) year Nurse Practitioner experience and a minimum of (1) year hospice or palliative care experience.
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Accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by State.
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Certification in a specialist area preferred; (e.
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Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN), Pediatrics or Geriatrics) 6.
Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skill, problem solving skills, mathematical skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
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Prolonged or considerable walking or standing.
Able to lift, position and/ or transfer patients.
Able to lift supplies and equipment.
Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and/or crouching.
Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.
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Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $150,936.
39 - $159,606.
56 per year Medical specialties: * Home Health * Hospice & Palliative Medicine Standard shift: * Day shift Weekly schedule: * Monday to Friday Work setting: * Outpatient License/Certification: * Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required) Work Location: On the road