APRN or Physician's Assistant-PACE Program Port Charlotte

Chapters Health System; Port Charlotte (FL); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits day 1

Mileage reimbursement

Schedule-Monday-Friday-days

Sign on bonus-10K for a 2 year commit

Job summary

Chapters Health System in Florida seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN/NP) to deliver specialized care for patients with life-changing illnesses across Hope HealthCare Service areas in SW Florida. You will provide compassionate, expert nursing care and documentation to support high-quality patient outcomes.

You will participate in on-call coverage when needed and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure compliant care and billing.

Qualifications

• Advanced nursing degree and active Florida APRN license.
• Specialty in adult health, primary care or geriatrics preferred.
• Hospice and palliative care knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized nursing care for patients with complex life-changing illnesses.
• Document patient records to meet medical and billing requirements.
• Provide on-call coverage on a rotating basis where applicable.
• Collaborate with Hope HealthCare Services teams to ensure quality, compliant patient care.

Skills

Adult Health

Primary Care

Geriatrics

Hospice

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Florida APRN license

Job description

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! Benefits day 1 Mileage reimbursement Schedule-Monday-Friday-days Sign on Bonus-10K for a 2 year commitment

Role:

This position offers you the opportunity to provide specialized care for all people with complex needs related to life-changing illness. Hope offers diverse opportunities across our service areas throughout SW Florida. You can make a long lasting and positive impact while providing compassionate care, reliable expertise and life-changing inspiration.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the ability to administer quality nursing care in a professional manner which supports the patient and families.
• Provide documentation in the patient record that meets criteria for good medical practice and addresses legal mandates.
• Provide on-call coverage for patient / families on a rotation basis (not applicable to all positions).
• Communicate successfully with other Hope Healthcare services.

Knowledge & Skills

• Adult Health, Primary Care and / or Geriatrics
• Hospice
• Practices within the standards of the American Nurses Association for: Scope and Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nursing, Nursing’s Social Policy Statement and Specialty Nursing Standards

Required qualifications

• Advanced Nursing Degree, Master’s level from accredited nursing school. Specialty in Adult Health, Primary Care, and Geriatrics preferred.
• Current unrestricted APRN license, Florida.
• Certification in Hospice and Palliative nursing preferred.
• Must possess / be eligible for Medicare license (Medicaid preferred) as a participating provider.
• DEA license required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license in the state of Florida, current automobile insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Certification of completion of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs Certifications/Licenses/Registration: Must possess a valid driver’s license in the state of Florida, current automobile insurance, and reliable transportation. A current license to practice Advanced Nursing in the State of Florida is required. Credentialing through ANCC as a NP is preferred. Certification in Hospice and Palliative nursing is preferred. Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. Certification of completion of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.

Experience Requirements

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of primary medical care and palliative medicine.
• Certification in Hospice and Palliative nursing is preferred.

Position Specific Responsibilities (not all inclusive)

• Provide medical care for patients assigned in person, and by telephone communication with staff nurses.
• Provide documentation in the patient record that meets criteria for good medical practice, addresses legal mandates, and adequately supports billing codes.
• Communicate successfully with other Hope HealthCare Services employees, the public, and community physicians in a manner that represents Hope’s culture of a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Assist the Medical Director in maintaining 24 hour, 7 day per week medical coverage for PACE patients in Hope Hospice facilities and services (if applicable).
• Provide on-call coverage for Hope Palliative Care patients/families on a rotation basis (if applicable).
• Participate in Hope PACE medical staff meetings and complete any mandatory continuing medical education activities as directed by the administration, in addition to CME needed to maintain certification.
• Participate in any Quality Assurance activities approved by the administration as appropriate to your job setting.
• Follow federal and state laws regarding medication prescription.
• Represent the company in a positive and professional manner at all times with others, e.g., co-workers, management, vendors, and customers.
• Consistently represents Hope with integrity and professionalism.
• Complete all job responsibilities in a thorough and complete manner, utilizing good judgment in all aspects of the job.
• Carry out duties and responsibilities in a manner that exemplifies excellent customer service.
• When unsure of a directed task or any part of job responsibilities, proactively seek the assistance of immediate supervisor.
• Assist with special projects, as requested.
• All other job duties as may be assigned.

Compensation Pay Range: $106,962.49 - $167,128.89

This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy. All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

Choices. Education. Guidance.

As a progressive leader and premier health organization, Chapters Health System is dedicated to delivering innovative care throughout chronic illness progression and beyond. Since 1983 as a community-based, not-for-profit organization, Chapters Health has provided choices, education and guidance through its managed affiliates: Capital Caring Health, Chapters Health Foundation, Chapters Health Hospice, Chapters Health Pharmacy, Chapters Health Staffing, Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care, Good Shepherd Hospice, Hope Healthcare, Hospice of Okeechobee, HPH Hospice and LifePath Hospice. Chapters Health offers services throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the country to improve the patient/family experience well in advance of end-of-life needs.

Chapters Health and its affiliates are licensed in Alachua, Arlington, Bradford, Charlotte, Cherokee, Citrus, Cobb, Collier, Columbia, District of Columbia (all eight wards), Dixie, Fairfax, Fauquier, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gilchrist, Glades, Gwinnett, Hall, Hamilton, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Howard, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Levy, Loudoun, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Montgomery, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Prince George’s, Prince William, Putnam, St. Lucie, Sumter, Suwannee and Union counties.

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All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

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