Hospice Nurse Practitioner - Flexible Schedule & Home Care

Nhccare; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligibility

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vis

Earned Time Off

401 (K) plan with company match

Paid Training

Mileage Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Caris Hospice seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide medical leadership within the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team, performing certs and recerts, exams and treatment plans under Medical Director supervision.

The role covers home, nursing home, and hospital settings with a strong emphasis on collaboration with physicians and staff to grow patient care outreach. Requires ARNP license and CHPN preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Master’s Degree Nursing Program with current ARNP license for assigned state.
• Nursing experience required, with experience in Hospice or Home Care preferred.
• Training, experience, interest, and knowledge regarding the psychosocial, and medical aspects of terminally ill patients is required; CHPN certification preferred
• Self directed; excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to act as a liaison with team and physicians.
• Up-to-date Notice and Formulary form.
• Current driver’s license for the state of residency.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Medical Director, provides direction and guidance to the hospice program, liaison with MD, Attending Physician, other NP’s, staff and volunteers to assure the maintenance of quality care for patients and families.
• The Nurse Practitioner also serves as a liaison and contact between the hospice program, community physicians, Nurse Practitioners and others engaged in health care services in order to develop and expand the number of patients served by Hospice.
• The Nurse Practitioner provides direct medical care as needed to patients in their homes, nursing homes and in the hospital.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Self-directed

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

ARNP license

Job description

Caris Hospice seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide medical leadership within the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team, performing certs and recerts, exams and treatment plans under Medical Director supervision.

The role covers home, nursing home, and hospital settings with a strong emphasis on collaboration with physicians and staff to grow patient care outreach. Requires ARNP license and CHPN preferred.