Nurse Practitioner

BrightSpring Health Services•Lonoke, AR

25d

About The Position

Our Company Hospice Home Care Overview Are you a licensed nurse practitioner (NP) looking for a new opportunity? We are seeking a compassionate NP to join our team in! Along with competitive employee benefits and a results-driven compensation structure, you will have the opportunity to grow your medical skills while providing personalized care to seniors and patients with complex needs and serving them where they reside -- in [their home, an assisted living facility, or independent living community / a skilled nursing facility]. Join our team today to begin helping people live their best lives! About our Line of Business Hospice Home Care, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, focuses on providing hospice care to local patients and their families. We concentrate on managing a patient’s pain and other symptoms first and foremost, while also providing emotional and spiritual support to the family. The holistic care approach to providing hospice services by the entire care team sets Hospice Home Care apart. We believe the quality of life to be as important as length of life. Hospice Home Care offers routine home care, respite, general inpatient care, and continuous care. For more information, please visit www.hospicehomecare.com . Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn . Additional Job Information Our comprehensive benefits include: Competitive compensation Weekdays and daytime shifts only Mileage reimbursement for certain roles and delegated activities Flexible schedule Employee referral program Professional licensure reimbursement Tuition reimbursement on specific programs Paid time off 401(k) retirement savings plan Medical, dental and vision Life insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employee discounts CME paid time off for SNF-based providers and CME cost reimbursement program Some benefits may be pro-rated for part-time employment

Requirements

Active state Nurse Practitioners license
Current Nurse Practitioner National Board Certification
Active state DEA licensure
Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN)
Five or more years of nursing experience; at least two years of nurse practitioner experience preferred
Strong interpersonal communication skills – verbal and written
Excellent time management skills with accountability for practitioner’s daily workflow
Proficiency in medical instruments and equipment
Strong knowledge base of HIPAA and OSHA regulations
Demonstrated proficiency in computer-based data management programs, electronic medical record (EMR) systems, and Microsoft Office applications
Licensed driver with valid automobile insurance
Ability to engage in moderate physical activity, such as handling objects up to 25 lbs., standing or walking for more than four hours per day, etc.

Responsibilities

Performs evidence-based medical care by planning, directing, and evaluating patient medical needs
Examines and treats chronic and urgent episodic illnesses, minor injuries, accidents, and other injuries or illnesses
Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic testing as needed
Collaborates with caregivers and other healthcare professionals in providing interdisciplinary care and maintaining a comprehensive plan of care
Provides referrals to other healthcare practitioners when necessary
Ensures patient medical records are kept up to date