Hospice Nurse Practitioner — Flexible Schedule & Impact

Nhccare; Cookeville (TN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligibility

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401(K) plan with company match

Paid Training

Mileage Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Nhccare in Cookeville is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our Hospice Interdisciplinary Team. This role includes responsibility for medical aspects of patient care and liaising with medical staff to ensure quality care for patients and families.

Preferred qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Nursing and experience in Hospice or Home Care. We offer a supportive culture with comprehensive benefits including health coverage and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Nursing experience required, with preference for Hospice or Home Care.
• Training and knowledge regarding terminally ill patients is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction and guidance to the hospice program under the supervision of the Medical Director.
• Acts as a liaison between the hospice program and community physicians.
• Provides direct medical care as needed to patients.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s Degree Nursing Program

Current ARNP license

Job description

Description

Pay: $100 Per Visit

The Nurse Practitioner serves as a member of the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team and has responsibility for the medical component of the Hospice Patient Care Program. Collaborates with Medical Director and Attending Physician to provide skillful certifications and recertification assessments, including physical examinations, medical history & physical, diagnosis and treatment prescribing medications as needed, under the supervision of the Medical Director.

At Caris, you will have a career, not just a job. Our mission driven culture is evident by our current employees and the impact made on patients and families. All Caris team members commit to The Better Way, a list of promises we make to each other and our customers. The Better Way commitment is reflected in the benefits we provide. Benefits include:

• Bonus Eligibility
• Eligible for benefits within 60 days
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision); health savings account
• Earned Time Off
• 401 (K) plan with company match
• Paid Training
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Scheduling

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.

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.

If you see yourself a good fit and want to join our team apply today! Caris is an affiliate of NHC. Caris / NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Training - Provider

Expert

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