Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Hospice Of Southern Maine • Scarborough, ME

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Hospice of Southern Maine is seeking a full time Nurse Practitioner to work at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. The Nurse Practitioner is responsible to provide medical services necessary to meet the needs of hospice patients, working in a collaborative model with physicians, primarily in a hospice inpatient setting. This position is also responsible to assure that HSM’s programs are effectively represented to patients, families, and others who have an interest in hospice through pre-assessments, information sharing and/or admissions in a patient’s home or health care facility.

Requirements

• Completion of approved nurse practitioner program; Master’s preferred.
• 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.
• Registered Nurse licensure, with current approval to practice as a Nurse Practitioner by the State of Maine.
• ARNP-CNP required.
• Current certification through the ANCC or AANP.
• Proof of schedule II prescriptive authority.
• Valid driver’s license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or agency requirements and is in good working order.
• BLS certification or the ability to obtain certification within the first 90 days of employment required. Certification must be kept active during the course of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s preferred.
• Experience in a hospice program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services necessary to meet the needs of hospice patients
• Work in a collaborative model with physicians, primarily in a hospice inpatient setting
• Assure that HSM’s programs are effectively represented to patients, families, and others who have an interest in hospice through pre-assessments, information sharing and/or admissions in a patient’s home or health care facility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level