Nurse Practitioner Hospice PRN
Frontier Hospice•Lawton, OK
About The Position
Frontier Hospice is hiring a per diem Hospice Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive hospice care in and around the Lawton area. The role involves evaluating and assessing health histories, promoting health and well-being, diagnosing medical conditions, and managing health problems through personalized care plans. The Nurse Practitioner collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare practitioners to provide holistic, supportive care. Work is performed under the supervision of a collaborating physician and in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act. Per diem Nurse Practitioners are paid $125 per visit.
Requirements
- Master’s degree.
- Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner licenses in the state of practice.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex problems.
- Computer proficiency, including typing and use of various programs, with an EMR background.
- Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and access to dependable transportation.
- Maintain CPR certification if required by the state.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of hospice or palliative care experience as an RN or NP is preferred.
- Certification in a specialist area is preferred, such as Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN), pediatrics, or geriatrics.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive medical care and palliate and manage terminal illnesses in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act, under the supervision of a collaborating physician.
- Consult with patients’ attending physicians, the hospice medical director, and other healthcare practitioners to assess hospice eligibility and coordinate ongoing care and medical management related to terminal conditions.
- Review clinical information and coordinate and oversee patient care with the hospice interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners.
- Educate and counsel patients and families on preventative care, medical problems, psychological issues, and spiritual concerns; collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to identify care goals and address patients’ and caregivers’ needs.
- Recommend to the Hospice Medical Director whether patients are eligible for initial hospice certification and recertification.
- Maintain current knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid, state, and federal hospice regulations and ensure compliance.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Career Path Program supporting internal growth, advancement, and increased pay.
- 15 days of PTO and 10 holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement and certification assistance.
- Wellness and discount programs.
- Cell phone, mileage, and gym membership reimbursement.
- Company-matching 401(k).
- Hands-on clinical onboarding program.
