Hospice Nurse Practitioner - Home-Based Patient Care

BrightSpring Health Services Corporation; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) program

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Vendor discounts

Job summary

Haven Hospice in Florida is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver hospice medical care, assess patients, and collaborate with physicians to develop and implement care plans. The NP will evaluate patient needs, diagnose conditions, and oversee symptom management in a home/hospice setting.

Responsibilities include performing histories and exams, ensuring eligibility for hospice benefits, maintaining accurate notes, and participating in interdisciplinary team meetings.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current DEA license, if applicable to state regulations.
• Current nursing license in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Master's degree with minimum of one year NP experience.
• One year hospice or palliative care experience preferred.
• Accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by state of practice.
• Certification in a specialist area preferred (e.g. Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN) or Geriatrics).
• Commitment to clinical and documentation excellence.

Responsibilities

• Providing medical care, palliates and manages terminal illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physician
• Completing history and physical examinations by evaluating the patient's medical condition and health history
• Completing the hospice face to face visit requirements prior to the third and subsequent hospice benefit periods to assess hospice eligibility based
• Making recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for certification and recertification for hospice care
• Completing and maintaining accurate clinical notes
• Communicating with the physician and participating in interdisciplinary group meetings to meet the medical and emotional needs of the patient and family/caregivers
• Ensuring compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirements
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Clinical excellence

Documentation excellence

Education

Graduate from accredited School of Nursing

Accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Current nursing license in state of practice

Current DEA license

Master's degree with NP experience

Hospice or palliative care experience preferred

Certification in advanced practice nursing

CHPN or Geriatrics certification preferred

Commitment to clinical and documentation excellence

Job description

Haven Hospice in Florida is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver hospice medical care, assess patients, and collaborate with physicians to develop and implement care plans. The NP will evaluate patient needs, diagnose conditions, and oversee symptom management in a home/hospice setting.

Responsibilities include performing histories and exams, ensuring eligibility for hospice benefits, maintaining accurate notes, and participating in interdisciplinary team meetings.