Nurse Practitioner

Nhccare; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligibility

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Earned Time Off

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Nhccare in Georgia is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to serve on the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team, responsible for the medical component of the Hospice Patient Care Program.

This role requires collaboration with the Medical Director and Attending Physician to ensure quality care, providing direction for the hospice program and direct medical care as needed.

The position offers benefits including health coverage, 401(k) with company match, and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Master’s Degree Nursing Program with current ARNP license for assigned state.
• Nursing experience required, preferably in Hospice or Home Care.
• Knowledge of psychosocial and medical aspects of terminal illness is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and guidance to the hospice program under supervision of the Medical Director.
• Act as liaison between hospice program and community physicians.
• Provide direct medical care to patients in homes, nursing homes, and hospitals.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-directed

Education

Master’s Degree Nursing Program

Job 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.

• 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
• 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.

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