Nurse Practitioner - PPV

About the role

The Nurse Practitioner - PPV is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• If providing Hospice Care:
  • Performs routine and emergency assessments
  • Completes routine and emergency recertification visits on each patient entering their 3rd benefit period or beyond (including admissions and transfers).
  • Completes routine and emergency assessments on each patient as indicated by departmental policy.
  • Records observations, treatments, and other pertinent information.
  • Communicates with Medical Director, Attending Physician, DCS and IDT as directed regarding findings from the visits and any measures to alleviate symptoms.
  • Provides physical and emotional care to support the patient and family in period of crisis.
  • Prevents unwarranted hospitalizations by meeting patient and family needs in the home.
• If providing Palliative Care:
  • Performs routine and urgent assessments
  • Consistent communication of availability to manager. A minimum of 4 days of availability per month is required, however a minimum number of visits per month is not guaranteed to the PPV NP.
  • Ability to triage consults by patient acuity.
  • Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory and radiology tests within scope of professional practice.
  • Prescribes medications including controlled substances to the extent delegated and licensed.
  • Orders treatments and durable medical equipment as indicated.
  • Performs other therapeutic measures as indicated.
  • Consults with palliative care physician or designees as needed, informs primary physician of services provided and collaborate with other physicians as needed.
  • Aids in all facets of care coordination for palliative care referrals.
  • Prepares and maintains accurate patient records, charts, and documents to support sound medical practice and reimbursement for services provided.
  • Complies with applicable laws and regulations with respect to Collaborative Agreements.
  • Initiates reimbursement for services rendered.
  • Aids patients and families with goal setting related to treatment options and advanced care planning.
  • Provides training and continuing education for staff.
  • Aids in the development of clinical practice guidelines/standards in support of quality palliative care.
  • Adheres to the practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff and the organization.
  • Serves as a resource for patients and families in the identification of goals of treatment and ongoing plans of care at every visit.
  • Communicates these goals among Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
  • Collaborates/Communicates with Medical Director, attending Physician, hospital staff and IDT:
    • Participates in monthly IDT meeting with market team.
    • Collaborates/ Communicates with IDT needs of patient for clinical and psycho-social interventions.
    • Aids in identifying the need for intervention of other IDT members.
    • Effectively communicates patient and family needs to IDT.
    • Completes and submits required clinical documentation within 24 hours of visit completion.
• If providing Palliative Care:
  • Performs routine and urgent assessments
  • Consistent communication of availability to manager. A minimum of 4 days of availability per month is required, however a minimum number of visits per month is not guaranteed to the PPV NP.
  • Ability to triage consults by patient acuity.
  • Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory and radiology tests within scope of professional practice.
  • Prescribes medications including controlled substances to the extent delegated and licensed.
  • Orders treatments and durable medical equipment as indicated.
  • Performs other therapeutic measures as indicated.
  • Consults with palliative care physician or designees as needed, informs primary physician of services provided and collaborate with other physicians as needed.
  • Aids in all facets of care coordination for palliative care referrals.
  • Prepares and maintains accurate patient records, charts, and documents to support sound medical practice and reimbursement for services provided.
  • Complies with applicable laws and regulations with respect to Collaborative Agreements.
  • Initiates reimbursement for services rendered.
  • Aids patients and families with goal setting related to treatment options and advanced care planning.
  • Provides training and continuing education for staff.
  • Aids in the development of clinical practice guidelines/standards in support of quality palliative care.
  • Adheres to the practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff and the organization.
  • Serves as a resource for patients and families in the identification of goals of treatment and ongoing plans of care at every visit.
  • Communicates these goals among Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
  • Collaborates/Communicates with Medical Director, attending Physician, hospital staff and IDT:
    • Participates in monthly IDT meeting with market team.
    • Collaborates/ Communicates with IDT needs of patient for clinical and psycho-social interventions.
    • Aids in identifying the need for intervention of other IDT members.
    • Effectively communicates patient and family needs to IDT.
    • Completes and submits required clinical documentation within 24 hours of visit completion.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing required.
• If providing Hospice Care: Minimum of one (1) year nursing practice or equivalent experience required; hospice, oncology, or home health and/or long-term care preferred.
• If providing Palliative Care: Minimum of five (5) years nursing experience required; clinical nursing care in oncology, hospice, geriatrics, intensive care preferred.

Qualifications

• Active and unencumbered CNS or Nurse Practitioner license in state of employment required.
• Certified as a Nurse Practitioner in Adult, Family, Acute, or Geriatric required.
• Active NPI number.
• Maintain active DEA certification if state allows prescription of controlled substances by APPs.
• Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care is preferred, but not required.

Skills

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces hospice philosophy. Strong organizational and time management skills. Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include nights and weekends. Must be able to travel. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information, such as patient and Company files.