Nurse Practitioner - Advanced Illness Management

About the position

Illumia Health is a fast-growing part of Gentiva, an industry leader in hospice and palliative care. Our clinical teams serve as an extension of physicians' care, partnering with them and other specialists to offer advanced illness management, a specialized form of high-touch palliative care designed to provide relief from the symptoms and stress of illness while improving quality of life wherever our patients call home. This flexible, collaborative approach is provided alongside curative treatments as an extra layer of physical, emotional, and social support. As a close-knit team bringing compassionate expertise to the unique journey of every patient, we proudly celebrate each other's successes in an inclusive atmosphere of generous support and rewarding career growth. The Nurse Practitioner Advanced Illness Management (AIM) facilitates advanced illness management and palliative care for patients, ensuring a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan, while demonstrating excellent clinical skills and ethical, relevant judgment. Provides diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and follow-up under the direction of the Palliative Medical Director or Primary Care physician.

Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with the Professional Services Corporation (PSC) Physician or supervising physician, Primary Care Physician, and other palliative team members to deliver advanced illness management and palliative care.
• Take responsibility for advanced illness management from the initial assessment through discharge.
• Establish the plan of care, individualized for each patient, in consultation with the patient, family and other members of the Advanced Illness team.
• Facilitate obtaining care for patient when a need is identified in accordance with the Plan of Care.
• Participate in evening/weekend call as required, conducting on-call services in a clinically competent and responsive manner.
• Prescribe medications including controlled substances to the extent delegated and licensed, in accordance with state law.
• Order and interpret laboratory, imaging and other diagnostic tests within the scope of professional practice.
• Communicate clinical findings to the PSC Physician as needed, but no less than bi-weekly.
• Re-assess effectiveness of care plan on a regular basis and modify as needed.
• Maintain effective working relationships with supportive care team (e.g., Social Worker and RN Care Manager).
• Communicate and document clinical findings, treatment plan, and care provided in the patient's medical record.
• Knowledgeable of Palliative Medicine Quality Measures collection, documentation and reporting.

Requirements

• Minimum of Masters of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum of two years Nurse Practitioner experience.
• Nurse Practitioner specialty in Family or Adult Medicine preferred.
• Value Based Care practice experience preferred.
• Practice experience with Part B billing.
• Able to work autonomously in an Advanced Practice Role.
• Current license as a registered nurse or equivalent as required by state law for Nurse Practitioner licensure.
• Current Nurse Practitioner certification/license without board actions.
• Collaborative agreement with a supervising physician.
• Part B Provider certification.
• Federal DEA license.
• State DEA license (if required).
• ACHPN - Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care Preferred.
• Current automobile insurance and valid driver's license.

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Independent decision making and self-motivation.
• Working knowledge or understanding of principles of Palliative Medicine.
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of Gentiva and licensing board.
• Must be able to work efficiently with electronic medical record software.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Wellness Program and Resources
• Generous Paid Time Off (plan increases with tenure) and 7 paid holidays
• Pre-tax FSA and HSA plans (HSA w/company contributions)
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Career growth opportunities available at both the branch and corporate levels
• One on One Onboarding Program
• Free Continuing Education Units
• Tuition Program that includes access to 280+ program at 25+ learning partners
• Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term care, critical illness, accident insurance, and pet insurance
• Local and national award programs
• Referral bonus program
• Mileage reimbursement or Fleet Program
• Financial assistance program supporting teammates in times of need