Nurse Practitioner Hospice

LHC Group, Inc.; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospice organization is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide consultation in palliative care. The role involves managing patient care, collaborating with medical staff, and ensuring compassionate support to patients and their families. Candidates should possess significant nursing experience and relevant certifications for effective care delivery.

Benefits

Employee wellness programs

Flexibility for true work-life balance

Continuing education & career growth opportunities

Company-wide support & resources

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years nursing experience.
• Clinical nursing care in oncology, hospice, geriatrics, intensive care preferred.
• Current certification by a national body (ANCC, NBCHPN, or AANP).

Responsibilities

• Provides consultation in palliative care and symptom management.
• Makes face-to-face encounters with hospice patients.
• Coordinates and documents the plan of care.

Skills

Knowledge of interdisciplinary team concept

Education

Current certification as a clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner

Current CPR certification

Job description

Summary

We are hiring for a Nurse Practitioner in hospice.

At Elite Hospice, A part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy themeaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families,each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people.

We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!

employee wellness programs

flexibility for true work-life balance

continuing education & career growth opportunities

company-wide support & resources tohelp you achieve your goals.

Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!

Responsibilities

The Hospice Nurse Practitioner provides consultation in palliative care, symptom management and supportive care to meet the needs of the Hospice patient as requested by the referring physician.

Makes face-to-face encounter visits within prescribed time limits to qualifying Hospice patients and reports clinical findings to the Hospice Medical Director

Consults with the Hospice Medical Director as needed, informs primary physician of recommended services, and collaborates with other physicians as needed.

Initiates and coordinates the plan of care. Documents problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice care. Collaborates with the patient/family, attending physician and other members of the IDG in providing patient and family care.

Instructs and supervises the patient/family in self-care techniques when appropriate.

Maintains accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition. Reports patient condition and any identified needs/issues to Administrator and Hospice Medical Director.

Education and Experience

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of five years nursing experience; clinical nursing care in oncology, hospice, geriatrics, intensive care preferred.

License Requirements

• Current certification as a clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice.
• Current certification by a national body such as ANCC, NBCHPN, or AANP.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Current CPR certification required.

Additional State Specific Requirements

• AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV: No additional state specific requirements.

License Desired

• Palliative Care ARNP preferred.

Skill Requirements

• Knowledgeable regarding the interdisciplinary team concept.