Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Community Healthcare of Texas • Waco, TX

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About The Position

Community Healthcare of Texas provides hospice and palliative care services to patients with serious and terminal illnesses throughout North Central Texas. The Hospice Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with the Chief Medical Director and Hospice Team to provide hospice care to geriatric and pediatric patients and their families within the nurse practitioner’s scope of practice. The role includes performing procedures for which the practitioner is privileged and documenting assessments, evaluations, consultation reports, and progress notes.

The position requires conducting face-to-face visits to assess patients’ ongoing hospice eligibility, completing documentation to support eligibility and regulatory communication requirements, and communicating patient needs requiring medical intervention to the RN Case Manager. The practitioner coordinates visits and scheduling with the Patient Care Manager, maintains compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies, and supports the organization’s philosophy, mission, service standards, and commitment to excellent customer service.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of Texas.
• At least 2 years of experience in geriatrics or hospice.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face visits to assess patients’ need for ongoing hospice eligibility.
• Complete documentation supporting eligibility and meeting regulatory requirements for communicating findings to the Community Healthcare of Texas / Providence Hospice Medical Director.
• Communicate patient needs requiring medical intervention to the RN Case Manager.
• Coordinate visits and scheduling with the Patient Care Manager.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of the organization’s philosophy, mission, and service standards, and provide excellent customer service.
• Perform procedures for which the practitioner is privileged.
• Document assessments, evaluations, consultation reports, and progress notes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed