Advanced Practice Nurse (PRN)

About the role

The Advanced Practice Nurse will be responsible for conducting re-certification visits to patients on hospice in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. They will communicate visit findings to designated members of the interdisciplinary team, including the Medical Director. They will facilitate access to appropriate support models of care (i.e., hospice, rehabilitation, ongoing aggressive treatment). They will consult with the referring physician, the acute care team, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to contribute to the patient's plan of care. They will prepare and maintain accurate patient records, charts, and documents. They will assist in developing clinical practice guidelines/standards in support of quality palliative care as needed. They will ensure collaboration with patients, caregivers, medical directors, and members of the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct re-certification visits to patients on hospice in accordance with local, state and federal regulations
• Communicate visit findings to designated members of the interdisciplinary team, including the Medical Director
• Facilitate access to appropriate support models of care (i.e., hospice, rehabilitation, on-going aggressive treatment)
• Consult with the referring physician, the acute care team, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to contribute to the patient's plan of care
• Prepare and maintain accurate patient records, charts and documents
• Aid in the development of clinical practice guidelines/standards in support of quality palliative care as needed
• Ensure collaboration with patients, caregivers, medical directors and members of IDT

Requirements

• Must have a Nurse Practitioner's license
• Must have 2-4 years experience working within hospice or related field
• Must have a Master's Degree
• Must have a valid driver's license and a reliable source of transportation
• Willingness to travel

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of hospice and palliative care practices

Benefits

• Competitive Salaries
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Opportunities to advance and grow your career
• More!

Pay

• Details TBD

Schedule

• Not specified