Hospice NP - PRN, Compassionate Care & Growth

AccentCare, Inc.; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 243,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Travel allowance

Job summary

AccentCare, Inc. is seeking a Hospice Nurse Practitioner for PRN, part-time work covering Berks, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York Counties.

The role requires an active APN license, at least one year of NP experience, and ability to travel to patient homes and facilities. You will initiate coordination with physicians and hospice staff, monitor patient progress, and support discharge planning while prescribing medications within state scope.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an approved school of professional nursing - Masters degree
• Current and unencumbered advanced practice nurse license in the state(s) practicing
• One year of experience as an NP
• Certified by a nationally recognized advanced nurse practice organization
• Possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role (preferred)
• Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations
• Meet the regulations and requirements of the state(s) in which the program provides services

Responsibilities

• Initiate communication with attending physicians, other hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family
• Monitor patient progress; update the Team Director and team members; consult regarding discharge planning and patient/family teaching
• Maintain continuity of care in coordinating with the care team and case manager for patients with ongoing needs
• Prescribe medication as permitted by the state and/or the state Board of Nursing
• Face-to-face clinical and needs assessment at intake, preferably in the patient's home setting, inclusive of patient's medical, emotional, spiritual, social, and practical needs
• Face-to-face reassessment done when needed and at least every 60 days. Plan of care development based on these assessments and incorporating the patient's and family's priorities
• Initiate communication with attending physicians, other hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family
• Clinical supervision of the care plan including all medicine orders
• Collaborate with the rest of the pre-hospice team including alerting the team to changes and newly identified patient needs as they arise

Skills

Communication with physicians

Patient advocacy

Travel readiness

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Advanced Practice Nurse license (unencumbered)

CPR certification

Job description

AccentCare, Inc. is seeking a Hospice Nurse Practitioner for PRN, part-time work covering Berks, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York Counties.

The role requires an active APN license, at least one year of NP experience, and ability to travel to patient homes and facilities. You will initiate coordination with physicians and hospice staff, monitor patient progress, and support discharge planning while prescribing medications within state scope.