Hospice Nurse Practitioner - Compassionate Collaborative Care

Angels Care Hospice; Lebanon (VA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Angels Care Hospice in the United States seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide compassionate hospice care under physician supervision. The clinician will perform history and physical examinations, assess eligibility, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to plan and manage patient care.

The role emphasizes terminal illness management, adherence to the Nurse Practice Act, and clear communication with patients, families, and physicians.

Qualifications

• Provides medical care, palliates, and manages terminal illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act.

Responsibilities

• Completes history and physical examinations by evaluating the patient’s medical condition and health history.
• Manages health conditions and terminal illnesses.
• Completes the hospice face to face visit requirements.
• Provides clinical information to the hospice medical director for interpretation for eligibility for hospice recertification.
• Makes recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for certification and recertification for hospice care.
• Reviews clinical information, coordinates and oversees patient care in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team, and other healthcare practitioners.
• Reviews and develops protocols for treatment and proposes options for interventions.

Job description

Angels Care Hospice in the United States seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide compassionate hospice care under physician supervision. The clinician will perform history and physical examinations, assess eligibility, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to plan and manage patient care.

The role emphasizes terminal illness management, adherence to the Nurse Practice Act, and clear communication with patients, families, and physicians.