Nurse Practitioner

Gentiva; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry leader in hospice and home care is seeking a compassionate Hospice Nurse Practitioner to join their dedicated team. In this fulfilling role, you will conduct face-to-face assessments, gather critical clinical information, and collaborate with physicians to ensure patients receive the best possible care. This innovative firm values the importance of caregiver support, offering ongoing professional training and a comprehensive benefits package. Join a team that makes a lasting difference in the lives of patients and their families, where your expertise will be valued and your contributions impactful.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401k Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Mileage Reimbursement

Professional Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing and completion of an accredited NP program required.
• Current state RN license and national NP certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical assessments for hospice patients within regulatory time frames.
• Communicate clinical findings to the hospice physician for eligibility certification.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Clinical Findings Review

Communication Skills

Collaborative Agreement Management

Education

Master's or higher degree in Nursing

Graduate-level nurse practitioner education

Tools

Health Insurance Systems

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Our Company

Gentiva Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family – an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you'll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people's lives every day.

Overview

We’re looking for a Hospice Nurse Practitioner to join our team.

Nurse Practitioner - NP - Hospice - PRN - Flexible Schedule

You will report directly to the Executive Director or Administrator. You will be assigned to a location to perform Face-to-Face (F2F) encounters and be responsible for gathering clinical information to support the hospice diagnosis and prognosis. These findings are then communicated to the hospice physician responsible for certifying or recertifying the patient's hospice eligibility.

The scope of practice for the hospice NP is limited to those tasks necessary to complete hospice F2F encounter visits.

• Performs and completes physical assessments for the F2F encounter within the regulatory time frames established by CMS
• Provides clinical findings, including review of the medical treatment plans, diagnostic tests, lab results, and medication lists to the physician who is recertifying the patient for hospice eligibility
• Makes appropriate recommendations to the IDG based on findings of the F2F assessment
• Notifies hospice agency when unable to complete a F2F visit according to schedule

About You

• Master's or higher degree in Nursing.
• Completion of a graduate-level nurse practitioner education program accredited by a national accrediting body.
• Current state license as a registered nurse
• Current state license or certificate as an advanced practice nurse
• Current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner. (ANCC or AANP)
• Must have a collaborative agreement in place.

We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
• Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program
• Competitive Salaries
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Professional Growth and Development Opportunities

Legalese

• This is a safety-sensitive position
• Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
• Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
• We are proud to be an EEO employer
• We maintain a drug-free workplace