Hospice Nurse Practitioner: Home-Based Palliative Care

Douglas County Visiting Nurses; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas County Visiting Nurses is seeking a Hospice Nurse Practitioner to provide face-to-face assessments and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team in Lawrence, KS. The NP may travel to patients' residences to deliver skilled nursing care, while maintaining EMR accuracy and complying with agency policies.

Compensation is based on experience and aligned with federal/state regulations; strong emphasis on quality assurance and team collaboration within the Hospice program.

Qualifications

• MSN or higher with one year's experience.
• In good standing with licensing/certification agency and able to meet federal and state licensure requirements.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Consult with attending physicians and Hospice Medical Director.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members on on-call basis for plan of care; help resolve conflicts in patient care decisions.
• Review all admissions to hospice home care or inpatient settings in coordination with Hospice Medical Director.
• Assist in developing and revising the plan of care for each patient/family/caregiver.
• Make home visits as necessary.
• Provide face-to-face assessments to determine service needs at set intervals as directed by the Medical Director.
• Assist with review and revision of Hospice policies as needed.
• Participate in establishing and providing continued support for all quality assurance standards and activities.

Skills

Medical knowledge

Communication skills

EMR knowledge

Education

MSN or higher

Palliative care certification

Job description

Douglas County Visiting Nurses is seeking a Hospice Nurse Practitioner to provide face-to-face assessments and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team in Lawrence, KS. The NP may travel to patients' residences to deliver skilled nursing care, while maintaining EMR accuracy and complying with agency policies.

Compensation is based on experience and aligned with federal/state regulations; strong emphasis on quality assurance and team collaboration within the Hospice program.