Nurse Practitioner, Hospice PRN
About The Position
AccentCare is hiring a PRN/part-time Hospice Nurse Practitioner to provide care in Berks, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York Counties. This is not a remote or virtual position. Compensation is $150 for direct patient-facing work and $60 per hour for administrative hours; the offer is based on years of experience. The Nurse Practitioner coordinates care with attending physicians, hospice staff, other agencies, and the patient’s family. The role includes monitoring patient progress, supporting discharge planning and patient/family education, maintaining continuity of care, and prescribing medication as permitted by state requirements. Pre-hospice duties include face-to-face intake assessments, reassessments when needed and at least every 60 days, development of plans of care that reflect patient and family priorities, clinical supervision of care plans and medication orders, and collaboration with the pre-hospice team to identify changing or newly emerging needs. AccentCare describes its workplace as purpose-driven and collaborative, with a focus on exceptional care, employee support, and equal employment opportunity.
Requirements
- Graduated from an approved school of professional nursing with a master’s degree.
- Hold a current and unencumbered advanced practice nurse license in the state(s) of practice.
- Have one year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
- Be certified by a nationally recognized advanced nurse practice organization.
- Be a 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
- Maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Initiate communication with attending physicians, hospice staff, and other agencies as needed to coordinate 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/family teaching.
- Coordinate with the care team and case manager to maintain continuity of care 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, covering medical, emotional, spiritual, social, and practical needs.
- Complete face-to-face reassessments when needed and at least every 60 days.
- Develop plans of care based on assessments and incorporating the priorities of patients and families.
- Provide clinical supervision of the care plan, including medication orders.
- Collaborate with the pre-hospice team and alert the team to changes and newly identified patient needs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off and 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 achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
- Company store credit for first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
