Nurse Practitioner - Hospice

Qualifications

• Unrestricted APN/NP licensure in State of Arkansas with ability to attain compact licensure for Oklahoma coverage.
• Three or more years of experience working in an inpatient or nursing facility, internal medicine or family practice environment required.
• Experience in a hospice program preferred.

License/Certification

• Registered Nurse licensure, with current approval to practice as a Nurse Practitioner by the State of AR.
• Certification through the ANCC or AANP.
• Proof of schedule II prescriptive authority.

Skills

• Performs a variety of assessments to determine the appropriateness for hospice admission, re-admission/recertification, and any other assessments needed to maintain ongoing patient care.
• Reports assessment results to Physician team.
• Participates in Education and other Nursing related tasks as needed (patient care and administrative).
• Maintains a professional and helpful presence when visiting patients in nursing facilities, hospitals, serving as a resource to medical professionals concerning hospice programs, palliative care and pain management.
• Provides information to patients, families and others about hospice philosophy, goals, reimbursement, and services provided by Circle of Life.
• Ensures timely and appropriate communication with community physicians to enhance and promote continuity of care.
• Interprets, and records data regarding diagnostic, laboratory and therapeutic interventions as appropriate.
• Orders diagnostic studies and other therapeutic interventions as appropriate.
• Provides subsequent care to patients with assessment of condition and response to care.
• Arranges and requests consultation from other subspecialty services when needed.
• Orders medications, including controlled substances, in accordance with regulatory requirements.