Nurse Practitioner

Adoration Health; Alabama; On-site; USD 95,000 - 155,000; 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

Adoration Health is seeking a Hospice Nurse Practitioner to deliver compassionate hospice care, evaluate and manage terminally ill patients, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. You will develop plans of care, prescribe appropriate medications and treatments, and ensure compliant documentation and regulatory adherence.

The role requires NP certification with state licensure, CPR, and ideally hospice/palliative care experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide hospice medical care, palliate and manage terminal illness under supervision of a collaborating physician.
• Complete history and physical examinations evaluating patient condition and health history.
• Meet hospice face-to-face visit requirements to assess eligibility for each period.
• Recommend certification/recertification decisions to hospice medical director.
• Maintain accurate clinical notes and documentation.
• Communicate with physicians and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Clinical decision making

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

Master's degree in nursing

State NP license

DEA license (if applicable)

CPR certification

Hospice/palliative care experience

Specialist certification preferred (CHPN/Geriatrics)

Accredited certifying body for advanced practice

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)

Our Company

Adoration Health

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.

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• 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

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

Adoration Health, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides quality and compassionate services in the comfort of home, providing support for patients, families, and caregivers in their time of need. Adoration was formed to fill the need for a loving, community-focused, caring organization. We empower patients to live with dignity, find a sense of fulfillment, and celebrate with their families a life well-lived. Our employees and caregivers are proud to be a part of the Adoration team and the mission of our company. For more information, please visit www.adorationhealth.com . Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn .