Hospice Nurse Practitioner — Flexible Scheduling

Anchor Health; Solano (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Health seeks a Nurse Practitioner with Hospice experience to join our team and deliver compassionate hospice and palliative care. The NP collaborates with the Hospice Medical Director/Physician to assess, diagnose, prescribe, and manage patient care, while educating families and staff.

The role involves comprehensive examinations, symptom control, pain management, timely documentation, and adaptability to emergencies and scheduling needs in a supportive care environment.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in nursing is required.
• Active Nurse Practitioner license in the state is required.

Responsibilities

• The NP works with the Hospice Medical Director/Physician to deliver hospice and/or palliative care to patients and families.
• Performs prescribed medical treatments, including patient examination, diagnosis, medication prescription, pain management and symptom control; provides education and supportive care.
• Conducts comprehensive patient examinations, evaluations, and diagnoses.
• Assesses signs and symptoms of discomfort and takes prompt actions to control patient symptoms.
• Makes adjustments to the plan of care and coordinates appropriate services with follow-up.
• Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling and accepts new and emergency assignments as requested.
• Performs timely face-to-face assessments with patients.
• Communicates effectively with physicians and co-workers to promote quality patient care.
• Completes all documentation accurately, legibly, and in a timely manner.

Education

Master's or doctoral degree in nursing

Current NP License within the State

Job description

Anchor Health seeks a Nurse Practitioner with Hospice experience to join our team and deliver compassionate hospice and palliative care. The NP collaborates with the Hospice Medical Director/Physician to assess, diagnose, prescribe, and manage patient care, while educating families and staff.

The role involves comprehensive examinations, symptom control, pain management, timely documentation, and adaptability to emergencies and scheduling needs in a supportive care environment.