Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Community-Healthcare-of-Texas; Waco (TX); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Community Healthcare of Texas seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide hospice care in collaboration with the Chief Medical Director and Hospice Team. You will perform procedures within your privileges, document assessments, evaluations, consults, and progress notes for geriatric and pediatric patients and families.

Responsibilities include conducting face-to-face visits, ensuring eligibility documentation, and coordinating care with the RN Case Manager while maintaining regulatory compliance and

Formación

• Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse in Texas.
• At least 2 years of experience in geriatrics or hospice.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient computer skills; Microsoft Office experience required.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct Face-to-Face visits to assess patients' hospice eligibility.
• Complete required documentation to support eligibility and regulatory communication.
• Communicate to RN Case Manager any patient needs requiring medical intervention.
• Coordinate visits and scheduling with the Patient Care Manager.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Demonstrate understanding of the philosophy, mission, and service standards and provide excellent customer service.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Educación

APN license in Texas

Herramientas

Microsoft Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Waco, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2258

Community Healthcare of Texas has provided Hospice and Palliative Care Services since 1996. Community Healthcare of Texas has cared for patients with serious and terminal illnesses throughout North Central Texas. Providing compassionate care for those living with an illness while supporting those caring for a loved one is the mission of Community Healthcare of Texas.

POSITION SUMMARY

Works in collaboration with the Chief Medical Director and Hospice Team to provide Hospice care services to geriatric and pediatric patients and families within the scope of practice of a nurse practitioner. Perform procedures for which he/she is privileged to do and document assessments, evaluations, consultation reports, and progress notes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct Face-to-Face visits to assess patients' need for ongoing hospice eligibility.
• Complete required documentation to support eligibility and to meet regulatory requirements for communication of finding to Community Hospice of Texas / Providence Hospice Medical Director.
• Communicate to RN Case Manager any patient needs requiring medical intervention.
• Coordinate visits and scheduling with the Patient Care Manager.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Responsible for demonstrating an appreciation and understanding of the philosophy, mission, and service standards of Community Hospice of Texas and for providing excellent customer service.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of Texas
• At least 2 years of experience in geriatrics or hospice
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proficient skill using a computer is required; Microsoft Office Suite experience is required.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.