Nurse Practitioner

All Saints Hospice•LAKE CHARLES, LA

17d

About The Position

Our Hospice Nurse Practitioners are the heart of our organization who support patients by providing hospice care through evaluation, assessment, diagnosing medical conditions, developing plans of care, and prescribing medication and treatment. We are proud to have some of the most talented and brightest individuals in the healthcare industry on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. All Saints Hospice, an affiliate of Adoration Health, promotes the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of both the person experiencing life's journey and their faith. Our mission is to provide a high standard of care to our patients and the community that surrounds them. We strive to holistically meet their spiritual, social, and clinical needs in the most peaceful, dignified, and comforting manner possible. We are always mindful of the privilege we are granted through our hospice ministry to express compassion, respect, sensitivity, hope, and love. For more information, please visit www.allsaintshospice.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Current DEA license, if applicable to state regulations
Current nursing license in state of practice
Current CPR certification
Master’s degree with minimum of one year NP experience
Commitment to clinical and documentation excellence

Nice To Haves

One year hospice or palliative care experience preferred
Accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by state of practice
Certification in a specialist area preferred (e.g. Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN) or Geriatrics)

Responsibilities

Providing medical care, palliates and manages terminal illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physician
Completing history and physical examinations by evaluating the patient's medical condition and health history
Completing the hospice face to face visit requirements prior to the third and subsequent hospice benefit periods to assess hospice eligibility based
Making recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for certification and recertification for hospice care
Completing and maintaining accurate clinical notes
Communicating with the physician and participating in interdisciplinary group meetings to meet the medical and emotional needs of the patient and family/caregivers
Ensuring compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirements
Additional responsibilities as assigned