Nurse Practitioner - Hospice

Elara Caring; Newburyport (MA); In loco; USD 83.000 - 124.000; Tempo pieno

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Insurance plans

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Descrizione del lavoro

Elara Caring seeks a Hospice Nurse Practitioner (PRN) in Massachusetts to deliver compassionate home-based hospice care. You will perform admissions, recertifications, and ongoing symptom management in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate has NP licensure in MA, a master’s degree, and at least 1 year of clinical nursing experience, preferably in hospice/palliative settings.

Competenze

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice and ongoing licensure compliance.
• Master’s degree in nursing and certification from a national NP licensing board.
• 1+ years of clinical nursing experience.
• Maintain active DEA certification if state allows prescription of controlled substances by APPs.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and assist with patient transfers and equipment.
• Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and work locations.
• 1+ year post-graduate clinical nursing experience in hospice/palliative care preferred.
• Prior experience in Family Medicine, Geriatrics or Psychiatry preferred.

Mansioni

• Complete routine and emergency face-to-face recertification visits for hospice patients.
• Assess patient needs, document findings, and collaborate with physicians and the care team.
• Provide bedside palliative care, education, and support to patients and families.
• Triage patient needs based on acuity to prevent avoidable hospitalizations at home.
• Maintain accurate patient records, documentation, and billing per CMS guidelines.
• Collaborate with Medical Director and team to coordinate quality patient care.
• Provide training and continuing education to clinical staff.
• Assist in developing clinical guidelines and standards for high-quality palliative care.

Conoscenze

Hospice care

Patient assessment

Documentation

DEA certification

Driving

Formazione

Master’s in Nursing

Nurse Practitioner Certification

State NP Licensure

Descrizione del lavoro

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description

Nurse Practitioner - Hospice

PRN

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Hospice Nurse Practitioner with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them?

As a Hospice Nurse Practitioner, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:

• Complete routine and emergency face-to-face recertification visits for hospice patients, including admissions, transfers, and extended stays.
• Assess patient needs, document findings, and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to manage symptoms and support the Plan of Care.
• Provide bedside palliative care, education, and physical and emotional support to patients and families during periods of crisis.
• Triage patient needs based on acuity and help prevent avoidable hospitalizations by addressing care needs in the home.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records, clinical documentation, billing, and coding in accordance with CMS and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director, attending physicians, branch leadership, and interdisciplinary team to coordinate quality patient care.
• Provide training and continuing education to clinical staff to support effective hospice and palliative care.
• Assist in developing clinical practice guidelines and standards that promote high-quality palliative care.

What is Required?

• Current licensure in the state of practice as a Nurse Practitioner and maintain such licensure in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
• Master’s degree in nursing and certification through a national Nurse Practitioner Licensing board
• 1+ years of clinical nursing experience
• Maintain active DEA certification if state allows prescription of controlled substances by APPs
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
• Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations
• 1+ year post-graduate clinical nursing experience in the hospice and palliative care field preferred
• Prior experience in Family Medicine, Geriatrics and psychiatry preferred

What's in it for you?

• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits including pet insurance
• 401(K) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staffand continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement.
• Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Pay & Benefit Information

Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits

EVerify

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