Hospice Nurse Practitioner – PRN

Legacy Hospice, Inc.; United States; In loco; USD 83.000 - 124.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Supportive team environment

Descrizione del lavoro

Legacy Hospice, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality, patient-centered hospice care in patients' homes in Meridian, MS.

The PRN NP will conduct eligibility assessments, develop care plans, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive symptom management and timely interventions. The role emphasizes clinical expertise, relationship building with patients and families, and adherence to quality and compliance standards in a compassionate

Competenze

• Licensed APRN in the state of employment.
• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Hospice palliative care or geriatrics certification preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in hospice/home health.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Mansioni

• Conduct face to face hospice eligibility assessments.
• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations including histories, physicals and care coordination.
• Develop and update individualized hospice care plans.
• Collaborate with the hospice medical director and interdisciplinary team.
• Prescribe medications and treatments according to patient needs.
• Educate patients and caregivers about symptom management and care planning.
• Participate in quality improvement and compliance initiatives.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Conoscenze

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Care coordination

Documentation

Prescribe medications

Formazione

Master’s degree in Nursing

APRN license

Descrizione del lavoro

Nurse Practitioner Hospice Care Location Meridian MS Job Type PRN About Us Legacy Hospice provides compassionate patient centered care to individuals and families facing life limiting illness Were seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner NP to join our team and help ensure our patients receive high quality holistic care in the comfort of their homes This role offers the opportunity to provide clinical expertise build relationships with patients and families and make a meaningful difference every day What Youll Do As a Nurse Practitioner you will Conduct face to face hospice eligibility assessmentsPerform comprehensive patient evaluations including histories physical exams and coordination of careDevelop and update individualized hospice care plansCollaborate with the hospice medical director and interdisciplinary teamPrescribe medications and treatments according to patient needsEducate patients and caregivers about symptom management disease progression and care planningParticipate in quality improvement and compliance initiativesMaintain accurate clinical documentation Qualifications Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse APRN in the state of employmentMasters degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner programCertification in hospice palliative care or geriatrics preferredMinimum 1 year of clinical experience hospice home health or similar preferredCurrent BLSCPR certificationValid drivers license auto insurance and reliable transportationComfortable using mobile technology and electronic charting systems Homecare Homebase Microsoft 365 etcAbility to work independently manage time effectively and respond urgently to patient needsCompassionate and professional bedside mannerPlease note Legacy Hospice is a drug free workplace Pre employment drug screening is required including testing for marijuana

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Flexible scheduling
• Supportive mission driven team environment