Hospice Nurse Practitioner (NP)
About The Position
The Nurse Practitioner rounds in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities, reviews patients currently receiving services, and updates their care plans. Under the direction of the Medical Director, the Nurse Practitioner assesses patients, reviews medications, creates appropriate care plans, and provides and evaluates care. The role also involves assisting with advance directives and discussing goals of care, disease process and progression, and grief with patients and caregivers. The Nurse Practitioner works with the Director of Patient Care Services and Executive Director to provide regular education about palliative and hospice care to the community and agency staff.
Requirements
- Current license from the state Board of Registered Nursing.
- Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- National certification as a Nurse Practitioner, or certification eligibility; certification must be obtained within the first six months of employment.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Able to pass a criminal background check and national sex offender clearance.
- Able to perform patient care as needed.
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of one year of Nurse Practitioner experience is preferred.
- Previous hospice experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Round in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities.
- Review patients currently receiving services and update their care plans.
- Assess patients, review medications, create appropriate care plans, and provide and evaluate care under the direction of the Medical Director.
- Assist with advance directives and discuss goals of care, disease process and progression, and grief with patients and caregivers.
- Work with the Director of Patient Care Services and Executive Director to provide regular palliative and hospice care education to the community and agency staff.
- Perform patient care as needed.
Benefits
- Benefits available as early as 30 days after start date.
- Employee discounts on travel, resorts, car rentals, Columbia products, and other offerings.
- Employee Hardship Fund.
- Bonuses program.
- Employee Stock Program (ESOP) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
- Employee wellness offering.
- Family-first culture.
- Paid time off for a personal day of the employee’s choosing.
- Financial planning through Unum.
- Free counseling sessions through Unum.
- Training and educational assistance.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Life, accident, and disability insurance.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid continuing education credits, with online and in-person education offered.
- Discounts with AT&T Wireless and National and Enterprise car rentals.
- Discounted tickets to events, attractions, hotels, and resorts.
- Paid sick leave and vacation time; eligible employees start accruing time on their first day of employment.
- Identity Theft Protection.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Floating personal holiday.
- Dental, medical, and vision coverage available for full-time status.
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Job Type
Full-time
