Nurse Practitioner

About the role

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Responsibilities

• Complete routine and emergency face-to-face recertification visits for hospice patients, including admissions, transfers, and extended stays.
• Assess patient needs, document findings, and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to manage symptoms and support the Plan of Care.
• Provide bedside palliative care, education, and physical and emotional support to patients and families during periods of crisis.
• Triage patient needs based on acuity and help prevent avoidable hospitalizations by addressing care needs in the home.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records, clinical documentation, billing, and coding in accordance with CMS and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director, attending physicians, branch leadership, and interdisciplinary team to coordinate quality patient care.
• Provide training and continuing education to clinical staff to support effective hospice and palliative care.
• Assist in developing clinical practice guidelines and standards that promote high-quality palliative care.

Requirements

• Current licensure in the state of practice as a Nurse Practitioner and maintain such licensure in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
• Master’s degree in nursing and certification through a national Nurse Practitioner Licensing board
• 1+ years of clinical nursing experience
• Maintain active DEA certification if state allows prescription of controlled substances by APPs
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
• Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations
• 1+ year post-graduate clinical nursing experience in the hospice and palliative care field preferred
• Prior experience in Family Medicine, Geriatrics and psychiatry preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits including pet insurance
• 401(K) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement

Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.