Nurse Practitioner - Full-time

Visiting Nurse Health System Inc; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

PTO and Holidays

403b with company match

FSA/HSA

Job summary

Visiting Nurse Health System Inc. seeks a dedicated Nurse Practitioner for its Palliative Division serving Cobb/Carroll counties.

This is a full-time or PRN opportunity, working with a physician to deliver end-of-life care and to advocate for hospice programs while educating healthcare professionals. The NP collaborates to bridge hospitals and hospices, improving care for terminally ill patients and coordinating services across the continuum.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Current Georgia APRN license with prescriptive authority.
• CPR certification required.
• Two years' Medicare management experience preferred.
• Gerontologic NP or Family/Adult NP certification required.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations applied to home health.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with a physician in an active practice to deliver end-of-life and palliative care.
• Acts as a consultant and educator for healthcare professionals in hospice programs.
• Provides a bridge between hospitals and hospices to improve care for terminally ill patients.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Gerontologic NP Cert

Medicare/Medicaid knowledge

CPR Certified

Home health experience

Education

Master's in Nursing

Accredited nursing program

Tools

GA Nursing License

Job description

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Full Time Carrollton, GA, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1339

Hospice Atlanta/Visiting Nurse Health Systems (VNHS) is hiring compassionate, dedicated, and skilled Nurse Practitioners (NP) for our Palliative Division serving Cobb/Carroll 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:

• Cobb/Carroll

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.