Nurse Practitioner - PRN

Heart N Soul Hospice • Seattle, WA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This PRN Nurse Practitioner role involves consulting with and educating patients and their families regarding disease processes, self-care techniques, and end-of-life care. The practitioner will collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) to develop patient/family care plans, interact with physicians regarding palliative care, and inform healthcare personnel of patient needs and outcomes. Timely documentation and compliance with all relevant laws and regulations are essential.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Baccalaureate School of Nursing
• Current State license as a Registered Nurse and as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)
• Current Driver's License, reliable transportation, and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance
• Two years of experience as an APN in a clinical care setting
• Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacology, palliative care, and end-of-life

Nice To Haves

• hospice or home health experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Consult with and educate the patient/family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care
• Consult with and assists in the IDG’s development of patient/family plan of care to assure quality care is provided
• Interact with attending and consulting physicians as necessary regarding palliative care, in collaboration with hospice physician
• Inform physicians and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient/family response to care
• Timely submission of all documentation
• Performance of other duties as required
• Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level