Nurse Practitioner Hospice

CommonSpirit Health • Durango, CO

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About The Position

Where You’ll Work CHI Health at Home is part of an expansive health care network that is committed to providing better patient care, with better outcomes, where it is best received: at home. As a faith-based organization, we are committed to finding new ways to improve the health of our patients and their families and the health of the communities we serve. Rooted in humankindness, our ministry is at the heart of everything we do and can be seen in every patient we touch. Job Summary and Responsibilities This is a PRN position As a Nurse Practitioner with CommonSpirit Health at Home, you’ll provide face-to-face assessment services to patients to assist the Medical Director and team to determine each patient’s continuing eligibility for palliative care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Currently licensed to practice in the state serviced, with Masters in nursing.
• At least 1 year of nursing experience
• Must obtain and maintain current CPR
• Strong critical thinking, clinical expertise, case management, and a passion for patient care.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance coverage according to the CHI Health at Home policy.

Responsibilities

• Provides care following the plan of treatment and patient care plan to assist in determination of palliative care eligibility.
• Establishes a plan of care for continued needs based on the client assessment.
• Reports changes in patient condition to appropriate personnel and the attending physician.
• Provides patient care education, counseling, medication advice, instructions and follow-up to clients and other caregivers.
• Participates in coordination of services with other disciplines and community resources as needed.
• Evaluates and revises care plans/assessment sheets based on changes in patients and/or the environment.
• Assists with the development of educational programs in the palliative care program for diverse age groups.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees