Hospice Nurse Practitioner (NP)
About The Position
The Nurse Practitioner rounds in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities, reviews patients receiving hospice 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 supports advance directives and discussions with patients and caregivers about goals of care, the disease process and its progression, and grief. In collaboration with the Director of Patient Care Services and Executive Director, the Nurse Practitioner provides 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 eligibility for certification; certification must be obtained within the first six months of employment.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and national sex offender clearance.
- Ability 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 care plans as needed.
- Assess patients and review medications.
- Create appropriate care plans and provide and evaluate care.
- 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 education on palliative and hospice care to the community and agency staff.
- Perform patient care as needed.
Benefits
- Employee discounts on travel, resorts, car rentals, Columbia, and other offerings.
- Employee Hardship Fund.
- Bonuses program.
- Employee Stock Program (ESOP).
- Employee wellness support and a 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.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Life, accident, and disability insurance.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid continuing education credits, with online and in-person education.
- Discounts with AT&T Wireless and National and Enterprise car rentals.
- Discounted tickets to events, hotels, and resorts.
- Paid sick leave and vacation time; eligible employees begin 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.
- Benefits may start as early as 30 days after the start date.
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Job Type
Full-time
