Nurse Practitioner - Full-time
About The Position
The Nurse Practitioner collaborates with a physician in an active practice to deliver end-of-life and palliative care. The clinician in this position also serves as a consultant, advocating for area hospice programs and providing education for healthcare professionals. The purpose of this position is to provide a bridge between hospitals and hospices, improving care for all terminally ill patients and better managing hospice patients. Visiting Nurse Health System (VNHS) has been serving the Atlanta area for over 75 years, providing home healthcare, long-term care at home, hospice, and palliative care services. VNHS aims to be the first choice for patients, families, payers, and other healthcare providers, striving for patient and employee satisfaction scores and clinical outcomes in the top 10 percent of all home healthcare providers in the U.S. The organization is committed to investing in community partnerships, coordinated care solutions, a top-performing workforce, and innovative technologies to improve affordability. They aim to be a financially strong organization that healthcare professionals prefer to work for.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
- Master's degree in Nursing.
- Reliable transportation, a GA driver's license, and valid vehicle insurance.
- Current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing.
- Certified as either: Gerontologic Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program, or the American Nurses Credentialing Center; or Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board or the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
- CPR Certified.
- Minimum of two years in the management of Medicare patients.
- Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and other funding source regulations as applied to home health care services.
- Demonstrates knowledge and competence in advanced practice clinical skills, including the nursing process and utilization management.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred - Certificate of Added Qualification in gerontology, elder care, or care of the older adult provided by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the American Nurses Credentialing Center, or a national nurse practitioner certification board.
- Prior experience with home-based medical care is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Deliver end-of-life and palliative care in collaboration with a physician.
- Serve as a consultant, advocating for area hospice programs.
- Provide education for healthcare professionals.
- Improve care for terminally ill patients.
- Better manage hospice patients.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- PTO and Paid Holidays
- 403b Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life Insurance
- STD/LTD
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Flexible Schedule
- Pet Insurance
- Travel Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
