APRN Face to Face (Advance Practice Registered Nurse)

Arkansas Hospice, Inc.•North Little Rock, AR

About The Position

The APRN works in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and other hospice physicians, provides direct patient care in a variety of settings (i.e., private home, nursing home, hospital, hospice facility). The APRN conducts recertification visits, evaluating for and documenting relevant clinical information to be used by the CMO or other hospice physicians in the hospice recertification process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN)
Advance Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN) licensed in Arkansas
Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in Arkansas
Minimum of two years of Advance Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN) experience.
Valid Arkansas driver’s license
Personal automobile insurance
Current TB skin test
Ability to travel extensively and work flexible hours.

Nice To Haves

Master’s (APRN) degree preferred.
Hospice and palliative care experience preferred either as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Advance Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN).

Responsibilities

Utilizes approved clinical guidelines and evidence-based protocols when providing care.
Adequately prepares F2F documentation, in a timely manner, to communicate findings for attending physician to review.
Acts in a professional manner and is cordial and respectful when interacting with patients, staff, physicians, and other team Arkansas Hospice team members.
Provides services related to health maintenance and promotion, palliative care and end of life care.
Collaborates with primary care nurse, PCC, Area Manager, or hospice team physician as needed to discuss identified patient needs and make recommendations for possible medication adjustments, treatments, supplies, or DME
Consults with Chief Medical Officer or designee as needed, informs primary physician of services provided and collaborates with other physicians as needed; provides written reports to primary physician upon request.
Prepares and maintains accurate patient records, charts and documents to support sound medical practice.
Provides training for staff, medical residents and students as needed.
Perform other duties as requested.
Adheres to the practice of confidentially regarding patients, families, staff and the organization.
Maintains current knowledge and skills in the Registered Nurse Practitioner category.
Utilizes and models excellent customer service skills at all times; seeks opportunities to assist patients, families and co-workers; demonstrates teamwork and cooperation.
Accepts direction and follows instructions from supervisor; seeks additional information as needed; works with minimal supervision.
Adheres to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Continually meets organizational standards for attendance and punctuality; notifies supervisor in a timely manner when employee will be absent or late for work.
Attends all required meetings and in-services; seeks opportunities for additional professional development activities as appropriate.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Company paid life insurance policy up to $15,000
FSA and FSA Dependent care
Supplemental Insurance such as Short-term disability, Long-Term disability, etc.
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid time off (PTO) program to total up to 208 hours a year
Tuition and certification reimbursement for qualified employees
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Free parking at all locations.
Mileage reimbursement for company travel.