Nurse Practitioner

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match up to 5%

Employee Assistance Fund

Discounts and more!

Job summary

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital in Peoria, AZ seeks a Hospice Nurse Practitioner to provide medical care and manage terminal illness under physician supervision. The role emphasizes low caseload and patient-focused care within OnCare Health Team.

Responsibilities include hospice eligibility determinations, interdisciplinary care planning, compliance with Medicare/Medicaid rules, and completing face-to-face visits as required by hospice benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
• 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 experience.
• A current DEA license.
• An active driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care, palliate, and manage terminal illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of collaborating physician.
• Complete Hospice fact-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 local coverage determinations.
• Make recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for certification and recertification for hospice care.
• Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary group to create, review, and revise the patient's plan of care.
• Maintain knowledge of and compliance with current Medicare/Medicaid, state/federal rules, and regulations for hospice services.
• Fulfill the obligation of requested and/or accepted assignments.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner experience

Hospice or palliative care

DEA license

Driver's license & transportation

Education

Master's degree in Nursing (NP)

Job description

• Location 21501 North 78th Avenue,STE 100, Office 109,Peoria, AZ, 85382,United States
• Employee Type PRN/Temp employee

Description

*Low Caseload, Patient Focused: Join the OnCare Health Team*

• Provide medical care, palliate, and manage terminal illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of collaborating physician.
• Complete Hospice fact-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 local coverage determinations.
• Make recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for certification and recertification for hospice care.
• Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary group to create, review, and revise the patient's plan of care.
• Maintain knowledge of and compliance with current Medicare/Medicaid, state/federal rules, and regulations for hospice services.
• Fulfill the obligation of requested and/or accepted assignments.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
• 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 experience.
• A current DEA license.
• An active driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and access to reliable transportation.

Summary

Why Join Us as a Hospice Nurse Practitioner:

• We are here to serve Seniors!
  • We serve individuals in 4 Orchard Pointe communities in the Phoenix Metro area.
  • We are a small close knit hospice team, that is continuing to grow in the West Valley.
  • We focus on building strong relationships with our community partners to provide excellent quality of care and to maintain a focused service area.
• Healthcare Certifications and CEU's.
  • Nurses - Heritage covers the cost of Continuing Education Units.
• 401k Match up to 5%, Employee Assistance Fund, Discounts and more!
• Community Address 21501 N 78TH AVE STE 100, Office 109, PEORIA, AZ 85382-3355