Hospice Nurse Practitioner PRN
About The Position
Choice was founded in 2007 by David Jackson, a licensed physical therapist. At the heart of his decision to start the business was his grandfather's struggle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease) during his childhood. He was, and continues to be, forever grateful to the nurses, therapists, aides, and other healthcare providers who touched his family during that time. Every deed, every step, and every moment was cherished and appreciated. Our goal at Choice is to provide healthcare that enables our patients and their families. To learn more about Choice visit: choicehealthathome.com [http://choicehealthathome.com/] The Choice Hospice Nurse Practitioner is a passionate provider and hospice advocate- a proven clinician responsible for helping shepherd the care of the seriously ill. The ideal candidate will have a personality type that is predispositioned to thrive in an unstructured environment and is ok with reacting to patient needs while being a supportive team member with excellent ability to communicate with team members.
Requirements
- Current STATE RN and Advanced Practice Nurse License
- Valid Driver’s License
- Valid Auto Insurance
- AHA CPR Certification
Nice To Haves
- HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Collaborates with the IDG to ensure appropriate evaluation and palliative treatment for terminal disease.
- Consults with and educates the patient/family regarding the disease process, self-care techniques, and end-of-life care. Provides training to other staff as needed.
- Perform Face-to-Face visits at the patient's place of residence.
- Interacts with attending and consulting physicians as necessary regarding palliative care, in collaboration with hospice physicians.
- Provides clinical assessment results to the hospice physician after making face-to-face encounters with patients, as assigned.
- Keeps up to date on and maintains knowledge of pharmacology and palliative medicine.
- Knowledgeable of hospice criteria.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
