Hospice NP: Collaborative Patient Care

VITAS Healthcare; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare in Pensacola, FL is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver hospice care in a community-based setting. The NP will assess patients, develop and adjust care plans, and coordinate with the patient’s care team.

Requires accredited NP program completion and state licensure. Minimum two years of hospice/home health experience in the past five years. Strong collaboration within an interdisciplinary team is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years hospice/home health experience in the past five years.
• Nurse Practitioner program completed and state licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Record physical findings and formulate care plan and prognosis.
• Discuss case with physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive care plan.
• Prescribe or recommend drugs or other forms of treatment.
• Monitor progress and report to supervising physician.
• Collaborate with hospice employees and volunteers as part of an IDT.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork with IDT

Patient care planning

Education

Accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

VITAS Healthcare in Pensacola, FL is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver hospice care in a community-based setting. The NP will assess patients, develop and adjust care plans, and coordinate with the patient’s care team.

Requires accredited NP program completion and state licensure. Minimum two years of hospice/home health experience in the past five years. Strong collaboration within an interdisciplinary team is essential.