PRN|Hospice Nurse Practitioner|Bluebird Health

Bluebird Health

15d

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner is a registered professional nurse with advanced graduate education and clinical training who provides comprehensive health care services in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act and under the supervision of a collaborating physician. The role includes evaluating and assessing health histories, promoting health, diagnosing medical conditions, managing health problems through care planning, prescribing medications or treatments, and coordinating and collaborating with patients, families, and other health care practitioners. Under physician supervision, the Nurse Practitioner visits patients and completes physical assessments as assigned in consultation with the primary care team. The role builds on community resources to plan and direct services that meet the needs of individuals and families in their homes and communities. The position also involves clinical documentation, patient and caregiver education, care coordination, compliance with applicable regulations, and participation in quality improvement and professional development.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
Current nursing licensure in the state and CPR certification.
Master's degree.
At least one year of Nurse Practitioner experience.
Accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing, as required by the state.
Excellent observation, verbal and written communication, problem-solving, mathematical, and nursing skills, as demonstrated by the competency checklist.
Licensed driver with an automobile insured according to state or organizational requirements and in good working order.
Ability to perform prolonged or considerable walking or standing; lift, position, and/or transfer patients; lift supplies and equipment; and perform considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or crouching.
Visual acuity and hearing sufficient to perform required nursing skills.

Nice To Haves

Certification in a specialist area, such as Adult, Acute Care, Oncology, Pediatrics, or Geriatrics.

Responsibilities

Provide medical care in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physician.
Complete history and physical examinations; evaluate medical conditions and health histories; order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests or procedures; diagnose health conditions; and document findings in patient records.
Manage health conditions by developing individualized plans of care, prescribing medications or treatments, obtaining consultations or referrals, and coordinating health care services.
Review clinical information and coordinate and oversee patient care in consultation with the primary care team and other health care practitioners.
Collaborate with primary care team members to ensure appropriate measures are taken to control patient symptoms.
Review and develop treatment protocols and propose intervention options based on literature in collaboration with the collaborating physician.
Consult the collaborating physician when a patient's plan of care falls outside standardized practices and protocols.
Promote health by ordering screenings and prescribing preventive therapies.
Communicate and collaborate with health care practitioners to create, review, and revise patient plans of care.
Consult with attending physicians, the primary care team, and other practitioners regarding patient conditions, ongoing care needs, and medical management.
Coordinate care plans with community health practitioners.
Attend and participate in care management meetings as needed.
Complete, maintain, and submit accurate clinical notes, examination notes, assessment visit notes, medical orders, collaboration notes, and other medical record documentation.
Educate and counsel patients, families, and caregivers about preventive care and medical, psychological, and spiritual concerns in conjunction with the primary care team.
Provide and maintain a safe environment for patients.
Assist patients, families or caregivers, and team members in maintaining continuity of care.
Work with families or caregivers and other practitioners to identify and meet patient and caregiver needs.
Serve as a nursing resource for consultation and education in the community.
Build and nurture relationships with staff and community referral sources to facilitate program growth.
Maintain knowledge of and comply with current Medicare/Medicaid and state and federal home care rules and regulations.
Ensure compliance with Medicare conditions of participation and other state regulations governing health care provision.
Comply with HIPAA requirements and applicable federal, state, and organizational policies.
Participate in monitoring the quality of medical services and in quality improvement initiatives.
Maintain and develop professional knowledge and practice skills through seminars, conferences, continuing education, and in-service classes.
Fulfill requested and/or accepted assignments.
Demonstrate knowledge of communication and counseling for patients and families dealing with health care issues.