Nurse Practitioner - Full-time
About the Role
Visiting Nurse Health Systems (VNHS) is hiring compassionate, dedicated, and skilled Nurse Practitioners (NP) for our Palliative Division serving Henry County, SW Atlanta, Clayton, Cobb, and Cherokee counties. This PRN opportunity involves collaborating with a physician to deliver end-of-life and palliative care. The clinician in this position also serves as a consultant, advocating for area hospice programs and providing education for healthcare professionals. The role aims to bridge hospitals and hospices, improving care for terminally ill patients and better managing hospice patients.
About Visiting Nurse Health System
Serving the Atlanta area for over 75 years, Visiting Nurse is a leading provider of home healthcare, long-term care at home, hospice, and palliative care services. Our vision is to be the first choice for patients, families, payers, and other healthcare providers when they need home healthcare services. We strive for patient and employee satisfaction scores and clinical outcomes that rank in the top 10 percent of all home healthcare providers in the U.S.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with a physician to deliver end-of-life and palliative care.
- Serve as a consultant and advocate for area hospice programs.
- Provide education for healthcare professionals.
- Improve care for terminally ill patients and manage hospice patients effectively.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, and a Master's degree in Nursing.
- Current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing.
- Certification as either:
- Gerontologic Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program or the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
- Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board or the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
- Preferred: Certificate of Added Qualification in gerontology, elder care, or care of the older adult.
- CPR Certified.
- Reliable transportation, a GA driver's license, and valid vehicle insurance.
Qualifications
- Minimum of two years in the management of Medicare patients.
- Prior experience with home-based medical care is a plus.
- Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and other funding source regulations as applied to home health care services.
- Demonstrates knowledge and competence in advanced practice clinical skills, including the nursing process and utilization management.
Territories
- Henry County
- SW Atlanta
- Clayton
- Cobb
- Cherokee
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- PTO and Paid Holidays
- 403b Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability (STD) / Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Flexible Schedule
- Pet Insurance
- Travel Insurance
Pay
Pay per visit