Nurse Practitioner

Ultipro; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligibility

Health Benefits

Earned Time Off

401K with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Training

Job summary

Chattanooga Caris is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team, delivering the medical component of the Hospice Patient Care Program under the Medical Director’s supervision.

The role includes certifications, patient exams, and treatment planning, with focus on collaboration with physicians and staff to expand access to high-quality hospice care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Master’s Degree Nursing Program with current ARNP license for assigned state.
• Nursing experience required, with hospice or home care preferred.
• CHPN certification preferred.
• Self directed; excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to act as a liaison with team and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Medical Director, provides direction and guidance to the hospice program, liaison with MD, Attending Physician, other NP’s, staff and volunteers to assure the maintenance of quality care for patients and families.
• The Nurse Practitioner also serves as a liaison and contact between the hospice program, community physicians, Nurse Practitioners and others engaged in health care services in order to develop and expand the number of patients served by Hospice.
• The Nurse Practitioner provides direct medical care as needed to patients in their homes, nursing homes and in the hospital.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

ARNP license

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Chattanooga Caris
5959 Shallowford Rd
#551
Chattanooga, TN 37421, USA

Description

The Nurse Practitioner serves as a member of the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team and has responsibility for the medical component of the Hospice Patient Care Program. Collaborates with Medical Director and Attending Physician to provide skillful certifications and recertification assessments, including physical examinations, medical history & physical, diagnosis and treatment prescribing medications as needed, under the supervision of the Medical Director.

At Caris, you will have a career, not just a job. Our mission driven culture is evident by our current employees and the impact made on patients and families. All Caris team members commit to The Better Way, a list of promises we make to each other and our customers. The Better Way commitment is reflected in the benefits we provide. Benefits include:

• Bonus Eligibility
• Eligible for benefits within 60 days
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision); health savings account
• Earned Time Off
• 401 (K) plan with company match
• Paid Training
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Scheduling

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Medical Director, provides direction and guidance to the hospice program, liaison with MD, Attending Physician, other NP’s, staff and volunteers to assure the maintenance of quality care for patients and families.
• The Nurse Practitioner also serves as a liaison and contact between the hospice program, community physicians, Nurse Practitioners and others engaged in health care services in order to develop and expand the number of patients served by Hospice.
• The Nurse Practitioner provides direct medical care as needed to patients in their homes, nursing homes and in the hospital.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Master’s Degree Nursing Program with current ARNP license for assigned state.

Nursing experience required, with experience in Hospice or Home Care preferred.

Training, experience, interest, and knowledge regarding the psychosocial, and medical aspects of terminally ill patients is required; CHPN certification preferred

Self directed; excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to act as a liaison with team and physicians.

Up-to-date Notice and Formulary form.

Current driver’s license for the state of residency.

Training - Provider

Expert

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