Nurse Practitioner

Bristol Hospice Llc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Hospice Llc in Columbus, OH is seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to deliver advanced hospice care to adults and children, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support patients and their families through end-of-life. You will provide comfort, dignity, and person-centered care in a community-focused environment.

Responsibilities include completing histories and physical examinations, developing individual care plans, prescribing symptom-relief medications, coordinating

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and NP program.
• Current nursing licensure in the state.
• Master's degree with at least 1 year NP experience and 1 year hospice/palliative care experience.
• Accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing.
• Certification in a specialist area preferred (e.g., CHPN).
• Licensed driver with insured vehicle as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care and manage terminal illness under physician supervision.
• Complete histories and physical examinations and document findings.
• Develop individualized plans of care and coordinate hospice services.
• Prescribe medications and treatments to relieve symptoms and review eligibility.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to implement and revise care plans.
• Ensure compliance with state Nurse Practice Act and hospice regulations.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Hospice care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient communication

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Are you a compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) looking to make a profound difference in the lives of patients and their 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 CultureOur culture is cultivated using the following values: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.On an Average Day You Will:(includes, but not limited to)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 childrenComplete 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 recordManage 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 servicesComplete 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 determinationsProvide clinical information to the hospice medical director for interpretation of eligibility for hospice recertificationMake recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for certification and recertification for hospice careReview clinical information, coordinate and oversee patient care in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitionersAssure that patient receives appropriate measures to control symptoms, through collaboration with interdisciplinary team membersReview and develop protocols for treatment and propose options for interventions based on the literature in collaboration with the collaborating physicianConsult the collaborating physician when the patient's plan of care is outside standardized practice and protocolsCollaborate with the interdisciplinary group to create, review and revise the patient's plan of careFulfill the obligation of requested and/or accepted assignmentsDemonstrate knowledge in communication and counseling patient/family in dealing with end-of-life issuesComplete all other duties as assignedRequirements:Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner ProgramMust have current nursing licensure in StateMust 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 experienceMust have accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by the StateCertification 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 withorganization/state requirements and is in good working orderJoin a Team that embraces the reverence of life!Bristol Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify.