Contingent Hospice Nurse Practitioner

About the role

The Contingent Hospice Nurse Practitioner serves as a primary level care provider under the clinical supervision of the Hospice Medical Director. The NP will make face-to-face assessments of hospice patients in a variety of settings under all levels of hospice care. The NP will collaborate with the members of the IDT to assess client eligibility for hospice and provide interventions as required for pain and symptom management. The NP demonstrates expertise in patient care. The NP may serve as a liaison with other hospice referral sources, providing consultation when necessary. The NP will maintain high standards of integrity and business ethics.

Responsibilities

• Makes face-to-face assessments of hospice patients in a variety of settings under all levels of hospice care.
• Collaborates with the members of the IDT to assess client eligibility for hospice and provide interventions as required for pain and symptom management.
• Serves as a liaison with other hospice referral sources, providing consultation when necessary.
• Demonstrates expertise in patient care.
• Maintains high standards of integrity and business ethics.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Nursing education program
• Master’s Degree in nursing
• Certified/licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in state in which practicing
• CPR Certification Required
• DEA License in State in which practicing, if required
• Must have full (non-restricted) primary active medical staff membership at local Trinity Hospital, and remain in good standing with appropriate clinical privileges
• In good standing/able to participate in the Medicare & Medicaid programs
• Minimum of 5 years nursing experience; clinical nursing care in oncology, hospice, geriatrics, intensive care preferred
• Exhibits strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a special emphasis on grief/loss management
• Must have current Driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work site

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications

Skills

• Expertise in patient care
• Liaison with other hospice referral sources
• Maintain high standards of integrity and business ethics

Benefits

• Opportunity for growth
• Mileage reimbursement
• Comprehensive orientation
• St. Mary’s Home Care and Hospice is located in Athens, GA and is a member of Trinity Health at Home, a national home care, palliative care and hospice organization serving communities in twelve states.
• We are a comprehensive, trusted provider of home care and end-of-life care in the sacred place that people call home.
• A Catholic-based, non-profit organization, we serve patients and their loved ones with home care (skilled nursing, physical/occupational and speech therapy, and medical social work), hospice and bereavement services.
• We have energizing new vision and strategy.
• Join us and shape the future of healthcare!

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD