Nurse Practitioner

BrightSpring Health Services•Saint Augustine, 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 to patients with terminal illnesses and helps address the medical and emotional needs of patients, families, and caregivers. Care is provided in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physician, with participation in interdisciplinary group meetings and adherence to applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The position includes completing patient histories and physical examinations, hospice face-to-face visits required before the third and subsequent benefit periods, and recommendations to the hospice medical director about eligibility for hospice certification and recertification. The Nurse Practitioner maintains accurate clinical documentation and supports Haven Hospice’s goal of delivering individualized hospice services in the home and other serene settings. This 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 visits required before the third and subsequent hospice benefit periods to assess hospice eligibility.
Make recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for certification and recertification for hospice care.
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.