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About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensed in Arkansas
• Registered Nurse licensed in Arkansas
• Prescriptive authority, including DEA certificate, required.
• Valid Arkansas driver’s license
• Personal automobile insurance
• Current TB skin test
• Ability to travel extensively
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Knowledge of palliative care with emphasis on symptom control associated with terminal illness.
• Knowledge of the holistic approach toward patient care and the nursing process as it applies to hospice patients and families.
• Knowledge of hospice certification/recertification eligibility requirements.
• Knowledge and acceptance of hospice philosophy and principles of care.
• Knowledge of computer software applications.
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with co-workers and other customers.
• Ability to follow basic safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to use good judgment and to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication.
• Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and concentrate for long periods of time while performing life-threatening procedures, monitoring and/or operating equipment used to perform medical procedures, and/or working with controlled substances and/or medicine.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two years of RN or APRN palliative care experience preferred.
• Minimum of two years administrative experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Utilizes approved clinical guidelines and evidence-based protocols when providing care in the hospital and community-based setting.
• Performs comprehensive and focused evaluation of patients.
• Provides services related to health maintenance and promotion, palliative care and end of life care.
• Recommends laboratory and radiology tests as appropriate, in collaboration with the palliative care physician.
• Collaborates with home health nurse, hospital nurse, attending and palliative care physicians and others as needed to discuss identified patient needs and to order medication adjustments, treatments, and other care.
• Performs other therapeutic or corrective measures as indicated, including urgent care as necessary.
• Consults with Chief Medical Officer or designee as needed, informs primary physician of services provided and collaborates with other physicians as needed; provides written reports to primary physician upon request.
• Prepares and maintains accurate patient records, charts and documents to support sound medical practice.
• Provides training for staff, medical residents and students as needed.
• Adheres to the practice of confidentially regarding patients, families, staff and the organization.
• Maintains current knowledge and skills as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner.
• Maintain and improve the quality measures.
• Work with Billing and Data Specialist to document on reportable palliative care measures.
• Effectively communicates and collaborates with home health and nursing facilities to develop patient centered plan of care.
• Maintains strict confidentiality at all times.
• Utilizes and models excellent customer service skills at all times; seeks opportunities to assist patients, families and co-workers; demonstrates teamwork and cooperation.
• Accepts direction and follows instructions from supervisor; seeks additional information as needed; works with minimal supervision.
• Adheres to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Continually meets organizational standards for attendance and punctuality; notifies supervisor in a timely manner when employee will be absent or late for work.
• Work with Health Information Management to document on reportable palliative care measures.
• Attends all required meetings and in-services; seeks opportunities for additional professional development activities as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company paid life insurance policy up to $15,000
• FSA and FSA Dependent care
• Supplemental Insurance such as Short-term disability, Long-Term disability, etc.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) program to total up to 208 hours a year
• Tuition and certification reimbursement for qualified employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free parking at all locations.
• Mileage reimbursement for company travel.