Hospice APRN: Direct Patient Care Leader

Chapters Health System, Inc.; Sebring (FL); In loco; USD 89.000 - 134.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Nurse Practitioner (APRN) at Chapters Health System provides high-quality, direct primary or consultative hospice care under protocol with physician staff across multiple settings in Florida.

Eligible candidates hold a Master’s in nursing with APRN CMS certification, an active APRN license, and BLS. Travel to off-site locations and strong collaboration with the care team are required, with a focus on end-of-life care and symptom management.

Competenze

• 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.
• DEA license preferred; if not already a holder, must obtain within the first 90 days of employment with the exception of Marietta location (do not prescribe).
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• 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 travel to off-site locations.
• 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).

Mansioni

• Provides high-quality direct primary or consultative patient care visits under 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 decisions regarding diagnosis and medical management of patient/family needs.
• 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.
• Attends the Medical Staff meetings regularly and reviews minutes of meetings not attended.
• Prescribes controlled and non‑controlled medications, as indicated, to relieve pain and other symptoms.
• Provides leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of practice within the hospice specialty.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Descrizione del lavoro

The Nurse Practitioner (APRN) at Chapters Health System provides high-quality, direct primary or consultative hospice care under protocol with physician staff across multiple settings in Florida.

Eligible candidates hold a Master’s in nursing with APRN CMS certification, an active APRN license, and BLS. Travel to off-site locations and strong collaboration with the care team are required, with a focus on end-of-life care and symptom management.