Nurse Practitioner, Hospice PRN

AccentCare, Inc.•Grenada, MS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

AccentCare is hiring a PRN/part-time Hospice Nurse Practitioner in Grenada, Mississippi. This is a non-remote, pay-per-visit role. Direct patient-facing work pays $135.00 per hour, and administrative work pays $35.00 per hour. The schedule is PRN. The Nurse Practitioner provides hospice and pre-hospice assessment, care planning, clinical oversight, and coordination with patients, families, physicians, and the care team. The role includes face-to-face assessments, monitoring patient progress, coordinating continuity of care, and prescribing medication as permitted by state regulations. AccentCare describes its workplace as purpose-driven and collaborative, with a focus on exceptional patient care and employee well-being. Benefits listed include medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off and holidays; professional development; a company-matching 401(k); flexible spending and health savings accounts; wellness offerings; employee recognition programs; and company store credit for first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees.

Requirements

Master's degree from an approved school of professional nursing.
Current and unencumbered advanced practice nurse license in the state(s) where practicing.
One year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
Certification by a nationally recognized advanced nurse practice organization.
Licensed driver able to travel to all business locations.
Meet the regulations and requirements of the state(s) in which the program provides services.

Nice To Haves

Valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role is preferred.

Responsibilities

Initiate communication with attending physicians, hospice staff, and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for patients and families.
Monitor patient progress and update the Team Director and team members; consult regarding discharge planning and patient and family teaching.
Coordinate continuity of care with the care team and case manager for patients with ongoing needs.
Prescribe medication as permitted by the state and/or state Board of Nursing.
Conduct face-to-face clinical and needs assessments at intake, preferably in the patient's home, including medical, emotional, spiritual, social, and practical needs.
Conduct face-to-face reassessments when needed and at least every 60 days, and develop plans of care based on assessments and patient and family priorities.
Provide clinical supervision of the care plan, including medication orders.
Collaborate with the pre-hospice team, alerting the team to changes and newly identified patient needs.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Professional development opportunities
Company-matching 401(k)
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Employee assistance program
Pet insurance
Access to Calm meditation, sleep, and relaxation app
Programs to celebrate employee achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
Company store credit for first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees