Nurse Practitioner - Hospice

LHC Group, Inc.; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner for hospice care. This full-time role involves providing palliative care, conducting patient visits, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient support. The ideal candidate will have extensive nursing experience and relevant certifications. Join us in making a difference in patients' lives through compassionate care and support.

Benefits

Employee wellness programs

Flexibility for work-life balance

Continuing education & career growth opportunities

Company-wide support & resources

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides consultation in palliative care, symptom management, and supportive care.
• Makes face-to-face visits to qualifying Hospice patients.
• Coordinates the plan of care and documents patient responses.

Skills

Palliative Care

Symptom Management

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. Position is Full Time. RN leadership experience is preferred. Daily rounding at the Inpatient Unit and face-to-face visits in the community for current and new patients is required.

At Casa de la Luz Hospice in Tucson, AZ, 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

• No additional state specific requirements.

License Desired

• Palliative Care ARNP preferred.

Skill Requirements

• Knowledgeable regarding the interdisciplinary team concept.

Company Overview LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.

At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks:https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits

Casa de la Luz Hospice - Tucson AZa part ofLHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose:It's all about helping people.