Hospice Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice is a community-focused, not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the well-being of central Vermonters. They deliver exceptional home health and hospice care to individuals of all backgrounds, ensuring access to high-quality services regardless of financial circumstances. Committed to holistic care, they offer a range of health promotion, long-term care, and maternal-and-child health services, aiming to enrich the lives of community members at every stage. This role offers Nurse Practitioners the opportunity to practice medicine with time, purpose, and real patient impact, without being rushed through appointments or constrained by the clock. The focus is on connecting deeply with patients and influencing their outcomes and quality of life.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved Nurse Practitioner curriculum
- Active APRN or NP license required
- Minimum of two years clinical nursing experience
- Valid driver’s license
Responsibilities
- Conducts face-to-face encounters for patients in their third or subsequent benefit period, documenting and sharing findings with certifying physician promptly.
- Conducts well-patient checks.
- Conducts symptom management visits.
- Provides physician support.
- Coordinates and collaborates with IDT members, community physicians, facility staff, and others as needed.
- Participates in developing Plan of Care for assigned patients.
- Assists in enhancing care strategies with Hospice Clinical Manager and Medical Director.
- Acts as a resource for Hospice staff to ensure continuity and improve patient care quality.
- Attends IDT meetings.
- Provides backup support to Hospice Medical Director, covering medical needs of hospice patients as required.
Benefits
- 28 days combined time off in your first year
- Opportunity to start your day from home
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Supportive environment with guidance from office staff and management team
- Eligibility for loan forgiveness programs
- Comprehensive benefits package, including employer first-dollar contribution group health, dental, and life insurance, as well as short-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) Safe Harbor retirement plan with 3% employer contribution
- Mileage reimbursement
- Discounts at local vendors
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
