Nurse Practitioner

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

Overview

Our Hospice Nurse Practitioners are the heart of our organization who support patients by providing hospice care through evaluation, assessment, diagnosing medical conditions, developing plans of care, and prescribing medication and treatment. We are proud to have some of the best and brightest individuals in the healthcare industry on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one.

• 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

Our Company

Hospice of North Alabama

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

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

About Our Line Of Business

At Hospice of North Alabama, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. Hospice of North Alabama, an affiliate of Adoration Health, is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have expert clinicians and caregivers on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information, please visit www.hospiceofnorthalabama.com . Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.