Nurse Practitioner

Tri-State Life Care; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Hospice of Huntington, Inc. in Huntington, WV seeks a Nurse Practitioner to assess, treat and educate hospice patients in home settings and at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. The NP will work with the medical director to manage pain and symptoms and lead staff training on end-of-life care.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, patient advocacy, and ongoing quality improvement while maintaining confidentiality and cost-effective care delivery.

Qualifications

• Completion of Accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Master's Degree in Nursing.
• Current license to practice as a registered nurse in Ohio and West Virginia.
• Current certification as family or adult nurse practitioner.
• Two years experience as Nurse Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Rerforms consultative visits for certification and recertification assessment.
• Performs consultative visits for pain and symptom management.
• Offers clinical changes to plan of care with collaboration from attending physician and/or medical director.
• Prepares staff and community training on clinical aspects and end-of-life care.
• Reviews diagnosis, assessment criteria, and pain/symptom management with medical directors.
• Participates in research activities and quality improvement processes.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient/family information.
• Delivers hospice information to patients and families.
• Initiates orders with consult of the attending medical director.
• Assesses health status and plans/implements care needs.
• Plans therapeutic regimens to minimize pain, consulting with the health care team.
• Performs history and physical examinations and documents data.
• Identifies abnormal findings and consults with physicians.
• Teaches care to patients, families, and staff.
• Provides emotional support to patients and families.
• Supports skilled nursing care and case management in home and hospice settings.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team for care planning.
• Documents care and responses; adheres to agency policy.
• Teaches hospice philosophy and pain management to staff.
• Participates in orientation of new team members and residents.
• Respects confidentiality and delivers cost-effective care.
• Contributes to policy development and service programs.
• Pursues professional growth and constructive feedback.
• Upholds the mission of Hospice of Huntington, Inc.

Skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Therapeutic relationships

Clinical assessment

Adult and pediatric care

Hospice philosophy

Independent work

Critical thinking

Education

Master's in Nursing

Accredited NP program

Job description

NURSE PRACTITIONER

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner
Reports to: President/CEO/Medical Director

Per Diem Preferred | Part-Time/Full-Time Considered

Position Scope

The Nurse Practitioner assesses, treats, solves problems, counsel, and educates hospice and palliative care patients, utilizing advanced assessment and evaluation techniques.

Essential Functions

• Rerforms consultative visits for certification and recertification assessment
• Performs consultative visits for pain and symptom management
• Offers clinical changes to plan of care with collaboration from attending physician and/or medical director. Offers clinical nursing changes to plan of care and communicates to hospice care team
• Prepares and provides staff training and medical and community training on relevant clinical aspects and end-of-life philosophy and care
• Confers with medical directors to review diagnosis, assessment criteria, and issues of pain and symptom management for population served
• Participates in research activities and uses research as guidelines in provision of care for terminally ill patients
• Participates in agency quality improvement process
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient/family information
• Provides information concerning Hospice of Huntington program to patients and families
• Initiates any immediate orders with consult of the attending medical director
• Assesses health status and health potential: plans, implements and evaluates health care needs of the patient/family
• Plans and evaluates therapeutic regimens for patients, to minimize pain and suffering, consulting with physicians and other members of the health care team, and community agencies
• Performs history and physical examination, and records data
• Identifies normal and abnormal findings, and consults any needs with physician to determine the plan of treatment
• Practices standard precautions in all contacts with patients
• Teaches and demonstrates care to be provided by the patient, family, or other staff members
• Provides emotional support to patients and families in a manner that fosters independence and affirms existing strengths
• Provides support for skilled nursing care, case management, and other clinical support services to patient/families in the home setting and Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House
• Identifies need for intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team on an ongoing basis; collaborates in the planning of such care
• Documents care provided and the response of the patient/family; completes documentation in a timely fashion as described in agency policy
• Teaches hospice philosophy and techniques of pain and symptom management to staff in alternate care settings (nursing homes, hospitals, assisted-living facilities, etc.)
• Participates in the orientation of new members of the interdisciplinary team, students, and residents
• Respects the autonomy and right to confidentiality of all patients and families
• Delivers care in a cost-effective manner that demonstrates an understanding of hospice reimbursement methodologies
• Participates in the development of policies, procedures, clinical protocols, forms, and service programs as requested
• Seeks opportunities for professional growth, including demonstrating the ability to receive constructive performance feedback
• Carries out the mission and values of Hospice of Huntington, Inc.
• Acts independently and responsibly to perform job duties on a consistent basis
• Performs palliative care consults in the hospital, home and nursing facility
• Will perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills

• Manages time effectively to encompass direct patient care, IDT and other meetings
• Possesses interpersonal skills that promote interdisciplinary collaboration and effective communication
• Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients and families from a variety of cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Demonstrates proficiency in clinical assessment and knowledge of treatment
• Demonstrates ability to obtain and interpret information relating to patient needs
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the range of treatment needed by adult and pediatric patients
• Demonstrates knowledge of agency and hospice policies and procedures
• Demonstrates knowledge of hospice philosophy, palliative model of care, pain and symptom management, clinical interventions and strategies
• Works independently, demonstrates critical thinking and organizational skills

Certification and Licenses / Education and Work Experience

• Completion of Accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
• Masters Degree in Nursing
• Current license to practice as a registered nurse in Ohio and West Virginia
• Current certification as family or adult nurse practitioner
• Two years experience of practice in the Nurse Practitioner Role

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

Must be able to travel to and access patient homes where conditions may be adverse due to weather, environment or patients' lifestyles. Must be able to continuously stand and walk, frequently squat, climb stairs, bend to the floor, reach over the shoulder, kneel, twist, sit, lift/transfer patients, and remain in uncomfortable positions for prolonged periods of time. Must have visual acuity sufficient to continuously note changes in patient condition (breathing, color, skin integrity) and to read a thermometer, sphygomanometer dial, and other instruments. Must have hearing acuity sufficient to auscultate BP, hear verbal instructions and communication from clients, respond to emergency alarms, and answer the telephone. Must be able to concentrate on moderate details with frequent interruptions, attend to specific functions for 10-25 minutes, remember multiple tasks and assignments over an 8-12 hour period, and understand and relate specific ideas and concepts. Must be able to deal effectively with stress, patients and their families, multiple tasks, noise, interruptions, and emotional loss, and to work cooperatively with other members of the interdisciplinary team while maintaining a pleasant and professional demeanor.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and possession of a valid driver's license.