Nurse Practitioner, Evenings, Nights and Weekends Full-Time

Job Summary

The Resource Nights & Weekend (ReNW) Nurse Practitioner (NP) at Chapters Health System is an active member of the Medical Staff providing fully remote virtual serious illness care management to patients and families across the system's continuum of care.

About the Role

Join a team dedicated to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in your community. As a ReNW NP, you'll play a vital role in managing complex cases and ensuring the highest standard of care.

Responsibilities

• Provides fully remote virtual serious illness care management to patients and families throughout the system's continuum of care.
• Consults with medical staff and other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care.
• Performs virtual assessments of patient/family/caregiver needs and manages care plans accordingly.
• Supports staff by answering clinical questions, entering orders, and providing education to caregivers.
• Maintains access to electronic medical records and documents interactions in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with the primary team to ensure continuity of care and participates in discharge planning.
• Participates in Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement activities and seeks to continually improve care practices.
• Maintains current knowledge of research and trends in Hospice and Palliative Medicine and obtains necessary credentials.
• Communicates and collaborates with team members, patients/families/caregivers, and partners to provide comfort and support.
• Achieves expected productivity standards and implements time-based billing procedures for telemedicine services.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years recent clinical experience, including substantial experience in hospice, palliative care, and/or acute inpatient care.
• Masters or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner Program.
• National certification, licensure, and prescriptive authority from the appropriate governing body for advanced nursing practice.
• Basic Life Support certificate and compact RN license in the home state by date of hire.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and ability to apply it to patient care.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to delegate and follow up on tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and stressful situations with a positive attitude.
• Continuous learning and improvement in clinical judgment and care practices.
• Effective communication and collaboration with patients, families, and caregivers.
• Proficiency in computer telephony systems and Microsoft Office programs.

Skills

• Independent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing environments and schedules.
• Technical competency in patient health information systems and software.
• Effective communication and teaching skills.

Benefits

Chapters Health System offers competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$51.42 - $80.35 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Shifts may vary and can include nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on the needs of the business.