Nurse Practitioner

Responsibilities

• Provide medical support and coordination to hospice patients and family members.
• Provide medical expertise in pain and symptom management and evaluate terminal prognosis for patients, families, and staff.
• Ensure care delivery aligns with established hospice and palliative care guidelines, standards, and best practices.
• Regularly communicate and collaborate with VHS providers regarding new patient referrals.
• Perform patient visits in private residences, long-term care facilities, assisted living facilities, hospitals, and other settings, including telehealth.
• Collaborate with attending physicians regarding patient care and treatment, and support the coordination of hospice referrals.
• Provide the Hospice Medical Director with the required face-to-face encounter documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Medical Director.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Has a current DEA license.
• Current nursing licensure in State and CPR certification.
• Master's degree with a minimum of one (1) year Nurse Practitioner experience and a minimum of one (1) year hospice or palliative care experience.
• Accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by State.
• Certification in a specialist area preferred.

Requirements

• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Pay

$140,000 - $160,000 per year

Schedule

Full-time opportunity available