Per Diem - Hospice Nurse Practitioner (NP)

BRISTOL HOSPICE LLC • Honolulu, HI

9d • $63 - $63 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a compassionate Per Diem Nurse Practitioner (NP) who is passionate about providing exceptional hospice and palliative care to patients and families during life's most meaningful moments. If you are committed to delivering patient-centered care with dignity, respect, and clinical excellence, we invite you to join our interdisciplinary team and make a lasting impact in the community. This per diem opportunity is ideal for a Nurse Practitioner seeking meaningful hospice work with flexible scheduling.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
• Must have current nursing licensure in State of Hawaii
• Must have a master's degree with a minimum of one (1) year Nurse Practitioner experience and a minimum of one (1) year hospice or palliative care experience
• Must have accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by the State of Hawaii
• Must be a licensed driver with a licensed automobile that is insured in accordance with organization/state requirements and is in good working order
• Compassionate and patient-centered in your approach to care
• Skilled at building trust with patients, families, and care teams
• Confident practicing independently while collaborating effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• A strong communicator who can navigate sensitive end-of-life conversations
• Committed to clinical excellence, dignity, and quality of life for every patient

Nice To Haves

• Certification in a specialist area preferred (e.g. Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN), Pediatrics or Geriatrics)

Responsibilities

• Complete the hospice face-to-face visit requirements prior to the third and subsequent hospice benefit periods to assess hospice eligibility based on the hospice conditions of participation and the local coverage determinations
• Provide medical care, palliate and manage terminal illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physician to adults and children
• Complete history and physical examinations by evaluating the patient's medical condition and health history, ordering and interpreting results from laboratory and diagnostic tests or procedures, diagnosing health conditions and documenting findings in the patient's medical record
• Manage health conditions and terminal illness by developing an individualized plan of care, prescribing medications and/or treatments, obtaining consultations or making referrals and coordinating hospice care services
• Provide clinical information to the hospice medical director for interpretation of eligibility for hospice recertification
• Make recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for certification and recertification for hospice care
• Review clinical information, coordinate and oversee patient care in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners
• Assure that patients receive appropriate measures to control symptoms through collaboration with interdisciplinary team members
• Review and develop protocols for treatment and propose options for interventions based on the literature in collaboration with the collaborating physician
• Consult the collaborating physician when the patient's plan of care is outside standardized practice and protocols
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary group to create, review and revise the patient's plan of care
• Fulfill the obligation of requested and/or accepted assignments
• Demonstrate knowledge in communication and counseling patients and families in dealing with end-of-life issues
• Complete all other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 401(k) with Matching
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Advanced Training Programs
• Flexible Per Diem Scheduling
• Compensation for Face-to-Face Visits and Training Time

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level