Nurse Practitioner PRN

AdamsPlace•Johnson City, TN

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner serves as a member of the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team and is responsible for the medical component of the Hospice Patient Care Program. Under the supervision of the Medical Director, the Nurse Practitioner collaborates with the Medical Director and Attending Physician to conduct certification and recertification assessments, including physical examinations and medical history and physicals, and to diagnose and prescribe treatment and medications as needed. The Johnson City office serves facility and home patients in Washington, Sullivan, Carter, Johnson, and Unicoi counties. The role provides direction and guidance to the hospice program, helps maintain quality care for patients and families, serves as a liaison with physicians and other health care professionals, and provides direct medical care in patients’ homes, nursing homes, and hospitals as needed. Pay is $100 per visit.

Requirements

Graduate of a Master’s Degree Nursing Program.
Current ARNP license for the assigned state.
Nursing experience.
Training, experience, interest, and knowledge regarding the psychosocial and medical aspects of terminally ill patients.
Self-directed, with excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to act as a liaison with the team and physicians.
Up-to-date Notice and Formulary form.
Current driver’s license for the state of residency.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Hospice or Home Care.
CHPN certification.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Medical Director, provide direction and guidance to the hospice program and liaise with the Medical Director, Attending Physician, other Nurse Practitioners, staff, and volunteers to help maintain quality care for patients and families.
Serve as a liaison and contact between the hospice program, community physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and others engaged in health care services to develop and expand the number of patients served by Hospice.
Provide direct medical care as needed to patients in their homes, nursing homes, and hospitals.
Collaborate with the Medical Director and Attending Physician on certification and recertification assessments, including physical examinations and medical history and physicals, diagnosis, and prescribing treatment and medications as needed.