Hospice Nurse Practitioner — Impactful Patient Care

Hospice of North Alabama; Alabama; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

FSA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Vendor discounts

Job summary

Hospice of North Alabama is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide hospice medical care, evaluate patients, develop care plans, and prescribe treatment under physician supervision. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team to meet medical and emotional needs of patients and families.

Requirements include NP degree, state NP license, DEA license if applicable, CPR, and hospice or palliative care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• NP degree and state licensure required.
• DEA license if state regulations require it.
• CPR certification and hospice experience preferred.
• Certification in hospice/palliative care or geriatrics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Providing medical care and palliation for terminal illness under physician supervision.
• Completing history and physical examinations by evaluating medical condition and history.
• Assessing hospice eligibility and preparing face-to-face visits as required.
• Recommending patient eligibility for certification and recertification.
• Maintaining accurate clinical notes and documentation.
• Collaborating with physicians and participating in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Handling additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Clinical skills

Patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Master’s degree in Nursing / NP

Current nursing license in state of practice

DEA license (if applicable)

Current CPR certification

Hospice or Palliative care certification (CHPN) or Geriatrics

Job description

Hospice of North Alabama is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide hospice medical care, evaluate patients, develop care plans, and prescribe treatment under physician supervision. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team to meet medical and emotional needs of patients and families.

Requirements include NP degree, state NP license, DEA license if applicable, CPR, and hospice or palliative care experience preferred.