Nurse Practitioner

BrightSpring Health Services; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) program

Paid time off

Job summary

BrightSpring Health Services is seeking a Hospice Nurse Practitioner in Birmingham, Alabama. This role involves providing essential hospice care, conducting assessments, and managing patient needs while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will possess a graduate nursing degree, a state nursing license, and at least one year of NP experience. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans, providing a supportive workplace for making a positive impact.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current nursing license in state of practice.
• Master's degree with minimum of one year NP experience.

Responsibilities

• Providing medical care and managing terminal illness.
• Completing history and physical examinations.
• Making recommendations regarding patient eligibility for hospice care.

Skills

Medical care

Palliative care

Patient assessment

Compliance with regulations

Education

Graduate from accredited School of Nursing

Master’s degree with minimum of one year NP experience

Job description

Our Company

Oasis Healthcare

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. Apply today!

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