Nurse Practitioner

NHC HealthCare, Charleston; Ringgold (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Bonus Eligibility

Health Benefits

Earned Time Off

401(k) match

Paid Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Career Advancement

Job summary

NHC HealthCare, Charleston in Ringgold, GA is looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team. You will collaborate with the Medical Director and Attending Physician to perform certifications, recertifications, and exams, and to provide medical care for hospice patients.

You will deliver direct care in patients' homes, nursing facilities, and hospitals, while coordinating with physicians and staff to maintain high quality care for patients and families.

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.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Medical Director, provides direction and guidance to the hospice program and serves as liaison with the 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.

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

ARNP license

CHPN certification preferred

Job description

$100 per Visit

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 the 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.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 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
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Medical Director, provides direction and guidance to the hospice program and serves as liaison with the 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.

EOE