Nurse Practitioner

Bristol Hospice; Augusta, Martinez (GA, GA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Hospice in Augusta, GA seeks a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our interdisciplinary team delivering high-quality hospice care. You will assess patients, develop care plans, and coordinate management of terminal illness in collaboration with a physician.

The role requires NP licensure, a Master's in Nursing, and hospice/palliative care experience. A valid driver’s license with insurance is also required to support home visits and community care delivery.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and NP program.
• Current nursing licensure in state.
• Master's degree with at least one year NP experience and one year hospice/palliative care experience.
• Accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing.
• Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing or related specialty preferred.
• Licensed driver with insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care and manage terminal illness under the supervision of a collaborating physician for adults and children.
• Perform history and physical examinations, order/interpret tests, diagnose conditions and document in medical record.
• Develop individualized care plans, prescribe medications, obtain consultations or referrals, coordinate hospice services.
• Complete hospice face-to-face visits to assess eligibility before certain benefit periods.
• Provide clinical information to hospice medical director for eligibility interpretation.
• Recommend eligibility for certification and recertification for hospice care.
• Review clinical information and coordinate patient care with the interdisciplinary team.
• Ensure symptom control through collaboration with team members.
• Review and develop treatment protocols and propose options based on literature with physician input.
• Consult the physician when plan is outside standard practice and protocols.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary group to update the patient plan of care.
• Fulfill assignments and communicate with patients/families about end-of-life issues.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Nurse Practitioner licensure (state)

Certification in a specialty area (e.g. CHPN, Hospice or Palliative Nursing)

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Bristol Hospice Augusta, GA - Martinez, GA 30907, Position Type: PRN Hourly , Salary Range: $65.00 - $65.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Are you a compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) looking to make a profound difference in the lives of patients and families? Join us in providing the highest quality hospice care—where your advanced skills and dedication to patient-centered care will support individuals through their most important journey. As part of our interdisciplinary team, you'll bring comfort, dignity, and respect to those entrusted in our care, making a lasting impact in the community. Be the difference that matters.

Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity. For more information about Bristol Hospice, visit bristolhospice.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Our Culture

• Integrity: We are honest and professional.
• Trust: We count on each other.
• Excellence: We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel.
• Accountability: We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes.
• Mutual Respect: We treat others the way we want to be treated.

Qualifications: On an Average Day You Will:

• Provide medical care, palliate and manage terminal illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physician to adults and children
• Complete history and physical examinations by evaluating the patient's medical condition and health history, ordering and interpreting results from laboratory and diagnostic tests or procedures, diagnosing health conditions and documents the findings in the patient's medical record
• Manage health conditions and terminal illness by developing an individualized plan of care, prescribing medications and/or treatments, obtaining consultations or making referrals and coordinating hospice care services
• Complete the hospice face to face visit requirements prior to the third and subsequent hospice benefit periods to assess hospice eligibility based on the hospice conditions of participation and the local coverage determinations
• Provide clinical information to the hospice medical director for interpretation of eligibility for hospice recertification
• Make recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for certification and recertification for hospice care
• Review clinical information, coordinate and oversee patient care in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners
• Assure that patient receives appropriate measures to control symptoms, through collaboration with interdisciplinary team members
• Review and develop protocols for treatment and propose options for interventions based on the literature in collaboration with the collaborating physician
• Consult the collaborating physician when the patient's plan of care is outside standardized practice and protocols
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary group to create, review and revise the patient's plan of care
• Fulfill the obligation of requested and/or accepted assignments
• Demonstrate knowledge in communication and counseling patient/family in dealing with end-of-life issues
• Complete all other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
• Must have current nursing licensure in State
• Must have a master's degree with a minimum of one (1) year Nurse Practitioner experience and a minimum of one (1) year hospice or palliative care experience
• Must have accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by the State
• Certification in a specialist area preferred; (e.g. Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN), Pediatrics or Geriatrics)
• Must be a licensed driver with licensed automobile that is insured in accordance with organization/state requirements and is in good working order

Join a Team that embraces the reverence of life!

Bristol Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify.