Nurse Practitioner-PACE Program-Naples

Chapters Health System; Naples, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits day 1

Paid time off

Job summary

Chapters Health System seeks an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to deliver specialized primary care for patients with life-altering illness in SW Florida. The role focuses on comprehensive patient care, documentation, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity and quality of service.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Nursing, an active Florida APRN license, and credentials in Hospice/Palliative care, with BLS certification and DEA license.

Qualifications

• Must possess/ be eligible for Medicare license (Medicaid preferred) as a participating provider.
• Active Florida Advanced Nursing license required.
• Credentialing through ANCC as a NP preferred.
• Certification in Hospice and Palliative nursing preferred.
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care to patients and families in a professional manner.
• Document patient records meeting good medical practice and legal criteria.
• Provide on-call coverage for patients and families on rotation.
• Coordinate with Hope HealthCare Services and other teams.

Skills

APRN license

Florida license

DEA license

Medicare provider

ANCC certification

BLS

Alzheimer's training

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success! Benefits day 1 Schedule-Monday-Friday-days

This position offers you the opportunity to provide specialized care for all people with complex needs related to life-changing illness. Hope offers diverse opportunities across our service areas throughout SW Florida. You can make a long lasting and positive impact while providing compassionate care, reliable expertise and life-changing inspiration.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the ability to administer quality primary care in a professional manner which supports the patient and families.
• Provide documentation in the patient record that meets criteria for good medical practice and addresses legal mandates.
• Provide on-call coverage for patient / families on a rotation basis (not applicable to all positions).
• Communicate successfully with other Hope Healthcare services.

Knowledge & Skills

• Adult Health, Primary Care and / or Geriatrics
• Practices within the standards of the American Nurses Association for: Scope and Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nursing, Nursing’s Social Policy Statement and Specialty Nursing Standards

Required qualifications

• Advanced Nursing Degree, Master’s level from accredited nursing school. Specialty in Adult Health, Primary Care, and Geriatrics preferred.
• Current unrestricted APRN license, Florida.
• Must possess / be eligible for Medicare license (Medicaid preferred) as a participating provider.
• DEA license required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license in the state of Florida, current automobile insurance, and reliable transportation.

Certifications/Licenses/Registration:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license in the state of Florida, current automobile insurance, and reliable transportation.
• A current license to practice Advanced Nursing in the State of Florida is required.
• Credentialing through ANCC as a NP is preferred.
• Certification in Hospice and Palliative nursing is preferred.
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Certification of completion of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.

Experience Requirements

Knowledge of the principles and practices of primary medical care and palliative medicine. Certification in Hospice and Palliative nursing is preferred.

Position Specific Responsibilities (not all inclusive)

• Provide medical care for patients assigned in person, and by telephone communication with staff nurses.
• Provide documentation in the patient record that meets criteria for good medical practice, addresses legal mandates, and adequately supports billing codes.
• Communicate successfully with other Hope HealthCare Services employees, the public, and community physicians in a manner that represents Hope’s culture of a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Assist the Medical Director in maintaining 24 hour, 7 day per week medical coverage for PACE patients in Hope Hospice facilities and services (if applicable).
• Provide on-call coverage for Hope Palliative Care patients/families on a rotation basis (if applicable).
• Participate in Hope PACE medical staff meetings and complete any mandatory continuing medical education activities as directed by the administration, in addition to CME needed to maintain certification.
• Participate in any Quality Assurance activities approved by the administration as appropriate to your job setting.
• Follow federal and state laws regarding medication prescription.
• Represent the company in a positive and professional manner at all times with others, e.g., co-workers, management, vendors, and customers.
• Consistently represents Hope with integrity and professionalism.
• Complete all job responsibilities in a thorough and complete manner, utilizing good judgment in all aspects of the job.
• Carry out duties and responsibilities in a manner that exemplifies excellent customer service.
• When unsure of a directed task or any part of job responsibilities, proactively seek the assistance of immediate supervisor.
• Assist with special projects, as requested.
• All other job duties as may be assigned.

Compensation

Pay Range: $106,962.49 - $167,128.89

This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility.

For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

Choices. Education. Guidance.

As a progressive leader and premier health organization, Chapters Health System is dedicated to delivering innovative care throughout chronic illness progression and beyond. Since 1983 as a community-based, not-for-profit organization, Chapters Health has provided choices, education and guidance through its managed affiliates: Capital Caring Health, Chapters Health Foundation, Chapters Health Hospice, Chapters Health Pharmacy, Chapters Health Staffing, Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care, Good Shepherd Hospice, Hope Healthcare, Hospice of Okeechobee, HPH Hospice and LifePath Hospice. Chapters Health offers services throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the country to improve the patient/family experience well in advance of end-of-life needs. Chapters Health and its affiliates are licensed in Alachua, Arlington, Bradford, Charlotte, Cherokee, Citrus, Cobb, Collier, Columbia, District of Columbia (all eight wards), Dixie, Fairfax, Fauquier, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gilchrist, Glades, Gwinnett, Hall, Hamilton, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Howard, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Levy, Loudoun, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Montgomery, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Prince George’s, Prince William, Putnam, St. Lucie, Sumter, Suwannee and Union counties.

All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

It is the policy of the Organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. The Organization(s) complies with all civil rights laws and other federal, state and local fair employment laws that prohibit any unlawful employment practices including harassment and discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, status as a covered veteran, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions, including hiring and promoting, are based on merit, qualifications, abilities and business needs. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.