Nurse Practitioner - Full-time

Visiting Nurse Health System; Atlanta (GA); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical Insurance

PTO & Holidays

403b Retirement Plan

FSA

HSA

Life Insurance

STD/LTD

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Flexible Schedule

Pet Insurance

Travel Insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Visiting Nurse Health System is seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join their Hospice/Palliative team serving Henry County, SW Atlanta, Clayton, Cobb, and Cherokee counties. You will collaborate with physicians to deliver end-of-life and palliative care, and educate healthcare professionals in the field.

The role requires GA Advanced Practice Nursing licensure, NP certification (gerontology/family/adult), CPR, and at least two years managing Medicare patients; prior home-based care

Formación

• Must hold a current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing.
• Certified gerontologic, family, or adult Nurse Practitioner by a recognized board.
• Two years of Medicare patient management experience.
• CPR certification.
• Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited program.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver end-of-life and palliative care with a physician in an active practice.
• Act as a consultant and educator for hospice programs and healthcare professionals.
• Bridge hospitals and hospices to improve care for terminally ill patients.

Conocimientos

Nurse Practitioner

Palliative care

Education & training

Educación

Master's degree in Nursing

Georgia APRN license

Certification: Gerontology/Family/Adult NP

Descripción del empleo

Hospice - Nurse Practitioner - Henry County/SW Atlanta/Clayton and Cobb/Cherokee

Hospice Atlanta/Visiting Nurse Health Systems (VNHS) is hiring compassionate, dedicated, and skilled Nurse Practitioners (NP) for our Palliative Division serving Henry County/SW Atlanta/Clayton, and Cobb/Cherokee counties. This is a Full-time or PRN opportunity.

The Nurse Practitioner collaborates with a physician in an active practice to deliver end-of-life and palliative care. The clinician in this position also serves as a consultant, advocating for area hospice programs and providing education for healthcare professionals. The purpose of this position is to provide a bridge between hospitals and hospices, improving care for all terminally ill patients and better managing hospice patients.

Who is Visiting Nurse Health System?

Serving the Atlanta area for over 78 years, Visiting Nurse is a leading provider of home healthcare, long-term care at home, hospice, and palliative care services. Our dedicated and skilled clinicians help patients and their loved ones receive care at home following an illness, surgery, or hospital stay. For more information, please visit our website: vnhs.org.

Our vision is to be the first choice for patients, families, payers, and other healthcare providers when they need home healthcare services. We aim to achieve patient and employee satisfaction scores and clinical outcomes that rank in the top 10 percent of all home healthcare providers in the U.S. VNHS is committed to investing in our strong community partnerships, coordinated care solutions, a top-performing workforce, and innovative technologies to improve affordability throughout the healthcare continuum. We strive to be a financially strong organization that healthcare professionals prefer to work for.

What you need:

Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, and a Master's degree in Nursing.

Licensure/Certifications:

• Must have reliable transportation, a GA driver's license, and valid vehicle insurance.
• Must hold a current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing.
• Must be certified as either:
• Gerontologic Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program, or the American Nurses Credentialing Center; or Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board or the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
• Preferred - Certificate of Added Qualification in gerontology, elder care, or care of the older adult provided by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the American Nurses Credentialing Center, or a national nurse practitioner certification board.
• Must be CPR Certified
• Previous Experience: Minimum of two years in the management of Medicare patients. Prior experience with home-based medical care is a plus.
• Knowledge/Training: Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and other funding source regulations as applied to home health care services. Demonstrates knowledge and competence in advanced practice clinical skills, including the nursing process and utilization management.

Territories:

• Henry County/SW Atlanta/Clayton
• Cobb/Cherokee

Why Work for Visiting Nurse Health System?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• 403b Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• STD/LTD
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Flexible Schedule
• Pet Insurance
• Travel Insurance

Join us in our mission to provide excellent care, comfort, and dignity to our patients!

Visiting Nurse is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, lawful off-duty use of marijuana, any other characteristic protected by law, or any combination of two or more of the characteristics listed here. If you need an accommodation to complete an online application, please contact Visiting Nurse at 404-215-6100.