Nurse Practitioner

Adoration Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; 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 Hospice Nurse Practitioners to provide comprehensive hospice care, including evaluation, diagnoses, plans of care, and prescribing medications and treatments.

Join a dedicated team, work under a collaborating physician, and ensure high-quality documentation and regulatory adherence to support patients and families in palliative care.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care and manage terminal illness in line with state NP practice acts, under physician supervision.
• Perform history and physical exams, evaluating health status and medical history.
• Complete hospice face-to-face visit requirements to assess eligibility.
• Make recommendations to hospice medical director regarding eligibility and recertification.
• Complete and maintain accurate clinical notes.
• Communicate with the physician and participate in interdisciplinary group meetings to meet medical and emotional needs.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirements.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Current CPR certification

Current nursing license

DEA license

Commitment to clinical and documentat…

Education

Master’s degree (MSN/NP)

Nurse Practitioner program accreditation

One year NP experience

Hospice/palliative care experience preferred

Certification in CHPN or geriatrics preferred

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. Apply today!

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

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

Company

Adoration Health, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services