Nurse Practitioner

Chapters Health System; Sun City Center (FL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapters Health System seeks a Nurse Practitioner (APRN) to provide high-quality direct primary or consultative patient care under protocol with hospice physician staff. The role requires leadership in symptom management for advanced chronic disease and end-of-life care, with strong communication and collaboration across multiple settings.

Candidates must hold a Master’s in nursing, active APRN license in Florida, CMS-aproved Medicare billing certification, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing is required.
• APRN certification recognized by CMS for Medicare billing.
• Current APRN license in the state of employment.
• DEA license preferred; if not held, must obtain within 90 days.
• Basic computer skills including email and word processing.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality direct primary or consultative patient care under protocol.
• Collaborate with hospice physicians and IDG for patient management.
• Prescribe medications as indicated to relieve symptoms.
• Maintain timely medical documentation for CPT/ICD-10 coding.
• Participate in after-hours/weekend hospice house rounding as needed.
• Attend Medical Staff meetings and review minutes when not present.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Collaboration

Conflict resolution

Multitasking

Independent judgment

Travel to off-site locations

Electronic medical records & charting

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

APRN certification recognized by CMS for Medicare billing

Current APRN license in the employing state

DEA license (preferred) or must obtain within 90 days

BLS for healthcare professionals

Job description

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!

Role: The Nurse Practitioner (APRN) provides high quality, comprehensive and efficient direct primary or consultative patient care under protocol with hospice physician staff.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in nursing
• APRN certification recognized by CMS for Medicare billing
• Current license as APRN in the state where the employee will be working
• Current DEA license preferred; if not already a holder, must obtain within the first 90 days of employment with the exception of Marietta location (do not prescribe) - Current Medicare and Medicaid Numbers
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. Employees hired prior to 12/31/2022 must obtain certificate prior to 10/1/2023
• Knowledge and experience in medical practice and symptom management
• Advanced clinical skills which allow thorough patient assessments and management for any patient with advanced chronic disease as well as for those near the end of life
• Ability to work under protocol with multiple physicians in multiple settings
• Basic computer skills including use of email and word processing (Microsoft Outlook and Word or equivalent programs)
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and effectively handle the emotional stress of the workload
• Ability to work independently exercising discretion and independent judgment
• Ability to work in collaboration with other disciplines within the Organization
• Certified by appropriate hospice nursing organization within two years of hire date
• Ability to travel to off-site locations
• Mobile Driver - Valid driver's license and automobile insurance per Company policy
• Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule
• Must be able to physically access any home in any area of Company service area (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning)

Competencies:

• Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position

Responsibilities of all employees:

• Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients
• Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse
• Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices
• Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices
• Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company
• Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner
• Promote the company through participation in community and professional organizations
• Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels
• Improve own professional knowledge and skill level
• Advance electronic media skills
• Support the Company’s research and educational activities
• Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally
• Participate in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides high quality direct primary or consultative patient care visits in accordance with productivity standards in all clinical settings as designated by the Medical Director.
• Works directly under protocol with Physicians from the Company’s medical staff and reports clinical care provided to the Physician.
• Provides clinical expertise and participates in interdisciplinary team (IDG) decisions regarding diagnosis and medical management of patient/family needs, ensuring that the highest quality of medical care is provided and that continuity and comprehensiveness of care is maintained in a cost-effective manner.
• Consults to patients’ primary and attending Physicians regarding integration of patients’ hospice care and primary or other care.
• Works cooperatively with the Patient Access Department and other staff to facilitate timely evaluation of eligibility for hospice services and provision of services to potential Company patients.
• Participates in after-hour and weekend hospice house rounding and face-to-face coverage for hospice patients.
• Reports all administrative activities and completes thorough, accurate and timely medical documentation to support proper CPT and ICD-10 coding on all patients seen at the time of service.
• Attends the Company’s Medical Staff meetings regularly (a minimum of 50% of all scheduled monthly staff meetings) and reviews minutes of meetings not attended within 5 days of their being made available.
• Prescribes controlled and non-controlled medications, as indicated, to relieve pain and non-pain symptoms associated with the terminal illness.
• Provides leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of practice within the hospice specialty.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands for Post Offer/Pre-Placement

While performing the duties of this job, the following abilities are required: see; hear; talk; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel. Frequently required to: stand; sit; reach with hands/arms; lift; bend; balance. Occasionally required to: pull; push; stoop/crouch; kneel; climb stairs.

Compensation Pay Range: $88,500.00 - $134,300.00

This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy. All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

Choices. Education. Guidance.

As a progressive leader and premier health organization, Chapters Health System is dedicated to delivering innovative care throughout chronic illness progression and beyond. Since 1983 as a community-based, not-for-profit organization, Chapters Health has provided choices, education and guidance through its managed affiliates: Capital Caring Health, Chapters Health Foundation, Chapters Health Hospice, Chapters Health Pharmacy, Chapters Health Staffing, Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care, Good Shepherd Hospice, Hope Healthcare, Hospice of Okeechobee, HPH Hospice and LifePath Hospice. Chapters Health offers services throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the country to improve the patient/family experience well in advance of end-of-life needs. Chapters Health and its affiliates are licensed in Alachua, Arlington, Bradford, Charlotte, Cherokee, Citrus, Cobb, Collier, Columbia, District of Columbia (all eight wards), Dixie, Fairfax, Fauquier, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gilchrist, Glades, Gwinnett, Hall, Hamilton, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Howard, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Levy, Loudoun, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Montgomery, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Prince George’s, Prince William, Putnam, St. Lucie, Sumter, Suwannee and Union counties.

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All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

It is the policy of the Organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. The Organization(s) complies with all civil rights laws and other federal, state and local fair employment laws that prohibit any unlawful employment practices including harassment and discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, status as a covered veteran, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions, including hiring and promoting, are based on merit, qualifications, abilities and business needs. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.