Nurse Practitioner

Adoration Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; 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 Hospice Nurse Practitioners provide medical care, palliation, and management of terminal illness in accordance with a supervising physician and state Nurse Practice Act.

Responsibilities include evaluating health histories, completing hospice visits, determining eligibility for certification/recertification, maintaining clinical notes, and collaborating with physicians and care teams to support patients and families.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Providing medical care, palliate and manage 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.
• 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.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Hospice care

Documentation

CPR certification

DEA license

State NP license

CHPN certification

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing (NP)

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.

Benefits

• 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

Adoration Health

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 .