Per Diem Nurse Practitioner

Chapters Health•Temple Terrace, FL

About The Position

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success! Role: The Nurse Practitioner (APRN) provides high quality, comprehensive and efficient direct primary or consultative patient care under protocol with hospice physician staff.

Requirements

Master’s degree in nursing
APRN certification recognized by CMS for Medicare billing
Current license as APRN in the state where the employee will be working
Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. Employees hired prior to 12/31/2022 must obtain certificate prior to 10/1/2023
Current DEA license required with exception of Marietta location (do not prescribe) - Current Medicare and Medicaid Numbers
Knowledge and experience in medical practice and symptom management
Advanced clinical skills which allow thorough patient assessments and management for any patient with advanced chronic disease as well as for those near the end of life
Ability to work under protocol with multiple physicians in multiple settings
Basic computer skills including use of email and word processing (Microsoft Outlook and Word or equivalent programs)
Strong interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and effectively handle the emotional stress of the workload
Ability to work independently exercising discretion and independent judgment
Ability to work in collaboration with other disciplines within the Organization
Certified by appropriate hospice nursing organization within two years of hire date
Ability to travel to off-site locations
Mobile Driver - Valid driver's license and automobile insurance per Company policy
Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule
Must be able to physically access any home in any area of Company service area (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning)
Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position
Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients
Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse
Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices
Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices
Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company
Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner
Promote the company through participation in community and professional organizations
Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels
Improve own professional knowledge and skill level
Advance electronic media skills
Support the Company’s research and educational activities
Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally
Participate in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position

Responsibilities

Provides high quality direct primary or consultative patient care visits in accordance with productivity standards in all clinical settings as designated by the Medical Director.
Works directly under protocol with Physicians from the Company’s medical staff and reports clinical care provided to the Physician.
Provides clinical expertise and participates in interdisciplinary team (IDG) decisions regarding diagnosis and medical management of patient/family needs, ensuring that the highest quality of medical care is provided and that continuity and comprehensiveness of care is maintained in a cost-effective manner.
Consults to patients’ primary and attending Physicians regarding integration of patients’ hospice care and primary or other care.
Works cooperatively with the Patient Access Department and other staff to facilitate timely evaluation of eligibility for hospice services and provision of services to potential Company patients.
Participates in after-hour and weekend hospice house rounding and face-to-face coverage for hospice patients.
Reports all administrative activities and completes thorough, accurate and timely medical documentation to support proper CPT and ICD-10 coding on all patients seen at the time of service.
Attends the Company’s Medical Staff meetings regularly (a minimum of 50% of all scheduled monthly staff meetings) and reviews minutes of meetings not attended within 5 days of their being made available.
Prescribes controlled and non-controlled medications, as indicated, to relieve pain and non-pain symptoms associated with the terminal illness.
Provides leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of practice within the hospice specialty.
Performs other duties as assigned.