Nurse Practitioner - Part Time

HOSPICE AUSTIN • Austin, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assessment and/or clinical care for assigned patients, under the collaborative practice agreement for delegated medical aspects of care with collaborating physician(s).

Requirements

• Graduation from an approved school of professional nursing as determined by the Board of Nurse Examiners with degree as Nurse Practitioner.
• Unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Valid Texas driver’s license, auto liability insurance and safe driving record.
• CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year or more nurse practitioner experience
• Prior hospice or palliative care experience

Responsibilities

• Provides evaluation and management for assigned patients.
• Obtains history, physical exam and formulates assessment and plan of care (POC) for patients assigned to APRN
• Triages patient care problems.
• Teaches patient and caregivers (including facility staff) regarding disease process, death and dying, comfort measures, medication use and side effects, etc.
• Develops, maintains, coordinates and adapts POC as needed.
• Provides psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Keeps timely and accurate medical records

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree