Nurse Practitioner

Haven Hospice•Saint Augustine Beach, FL

About The Position

Haven Hospice Nurse Practitioners provide hospice care by evaluating and assessing patients, diagnosing medical conditions, developing plans of care, and prescribing medication and treatment. The role provides medical care and palliates and manages terminal illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act, under the supervision of a collaborating physician. The Nurse Practitioner works with physicians and the interdisciplinary group to address patients’ medical and emotional needs, while maintaining accurate clinical documentation and ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements. The position includes completing history and physical examinations, conducting required face-to-face visits to assess hospice eligibility before the third and subsequent hospice benefit periods, and making recommendations to the hospice medical director about eligibility for certification and recertification. The position is subject to a Level 2 background screening under Florida’s screening process.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing and an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Current DEA license, if applicable to state regulations.
Current nursing license in the state of practice.
Current CPR certification.
Master’s degree and a minimum of one year of Nurse Practitioner experience.
Accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by the state of practice.
Commitment to clinical and documentation excellence.

Nice To Haves

One year of hospice or palliative care experience.
Certification in a specialist area, such as Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN) or Geriatrics.

Responsibilities

Provide medical care and palliate and manage terminal illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physician.
Complete history and physical examinations by evaluating the patient's medical condition and health history.
Complete hospice face-to-face visit requirements before the third and subsequent hospice benefit periods to assess hospice eligibility.
Make recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for hospice care certification and recertification.
Complete and maintain accurate clinical notes.
Communicate with the physician and participate in interdisciplinary group meetings to meet the medical and emotional needs of patients and their families or caregivers.
Ensure compliance with state and federal legal and regulatory requirements.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.