Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care PRN

Addus HomeCare•Richmond, VA

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About The Position

Hospice of Virginia is hiring a PRN Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to support Richmond and surrounding counties. Come join our compassionate growing team of professional clinicians who make a difference in the lives of patients and families facing end of life journey. Shift Information : 15-20 hours per week What We offer: Flexible Hours Great culture and team atmosphere Mileage reimbursement Employee Referral Program Hospice Certification benefit and salary increase Employee Discount Programs What Youll Do: Assume primary responsibility for determining patient eligibility for care based on State, Federal guidelines. Obtain data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may impact patient and familys needs and initiate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team Initiate communication with the attending physician, other interdisciplinary staff members and other agencies for the purpose of admission or recertification for care and coordinating optimal care. Effectively utilize resources to assist in meeting the patients needs Provide regular visits to reassess the patients eligibility, needs, and update the plan of care

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice
Minimum of two years of varied work experience as a professional nurse
Must possess current CPR Certification
Demonstrated skill in nursing practices and clinical judgments
Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment
Ability to cope with family emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles
Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to complete job responsibilities
Valid drivers license and proof of insurance is required

Responsibilities

Assume primary responsibility for determining patient eligibility for care based on State, Federal guidelines.
Obtain data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may impact patient and familys needs and initiate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team
Initiate communication with the attending physician, other interdisciplinary staff members and other agencies for the purpose of admission or recertification for care and coordinating optimal care.
Effectively utilize resources to assist in meeting the patients needs
Provide regular visits to reassess the patients eligibility, needs, and update the plan of care