Nurse Practitioner

BrightSpring Health Services • Gainesville, FL

12d

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 and under the supervision of a collaborating physician. Nurse Practitioners work with physicians and interdisciplinary groups to address the medical and emotional needs of patients and families or caregivers, and maintain accurate clinical documentation. The position is subject to a Level 2 background screening.

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.
• 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 preferred.
• Certification in a specialist area preferred, 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 certification and recertification.
• Complete and maintain accurate clinical notes.
• Communicate with the physician and participate in interdisciplinary group meetings to address the medical and emotional needs of patients and families or caregivers.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal legal and regulatory requirements.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Vendor discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level