Hospice Nurse Practitioner: Impactful Patient Care

BrightSpring Health Services Corporation; Gainesville (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 Gainesville, FL is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide hospice medical care, assess patients, develop plans of care, and prescribe treatment under supervision of a collaborating physician. You will perform histories and physical exams, determine hospice eligibility, and collaborate with the medical director and interdisciplinary team to meet patient and family needs.

Required qualifications include a Master's degree, active Florida NP license, CPR, and DEA (where required);

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing and NP 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. CHPN).

Responsibilities

• Providing medical care and managing terminal illness under supervision of a collaborating physician.
• Completing history and physical examinations evaluating the patient’s condition and health history.
• Assessing hospice eligibility and meeting hospice benefit requirements.
• Making recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding certification and recertification.
• Maintaining accurate clinical notes.
• Collaborating with the physician and participating in interdisciplinary group meetings.
• Ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Current nursing license in state of practice

Current CPR certification

Current DEA license (if applicable to state regulations)

Accreditation by certifying body for advanced practice nursing

Certification in Hospice/Palliative Care (CHPN)

Hospice or palliative care experience (1 year preferred)

Job description

Haven Hospice in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide hospice medical care, assess patients, develop plans of care, and prescribe treatment under supervision of a collaborating physician. You will perform histories and physical exams, determine hospice eligibility, and collaborate with the medical director and interdisciplinary team to meet patient and family needs.

Required qualifications include a Master's degree, active Florida NP license, CPR, and DEA (where required);