Nurse Practitioner - Full Time

HOSPICE AUSTIN • Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for assessing and providing clinical care to assigned patients under a collaborative practice agreement with collaborating physician(s), covering delegated medical aspects of care. The position provides evaluation and management, develops and coordinates plans of care, supports patients and families, and maintains accurate medical records. The role is based in Spicewood, Austin, Texas, and is listed as 40 hours per week (1 FTE), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• One year or more of Nurse Practitioner experience.
• Prior hospice or palliative care experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage assigned patients.
• Obtain patient histories and perform physical examinations; formulate assessments and plans of care.
• Triage patient care problems.
• Teach patients and caregivers, including facility staff, about disease processes, death and dying, comfort measures, medication use, and side effects.
• Develop, maintain, coordinate, and adapt plans of care as needed.
• Provide psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Keep timely and accurate medical records.
• Interact courteously, respectfully, cooperatively, and professionally with patients, families, physicians, referral sources, visitors, and coworkers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time