Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner - PRN

Affinity Hospice Holdings, LLC; Athens (LA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Gas Card Program

Car Maintenance Stipend

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Internal Company Advancement

End of life training

Job summary

Affinity Hospice is seeking a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to join the hospice medical team and deliver care to patients across settings. You will collaborate with physicians, provide education, and participate in face-to-face encounters for 180-day and subsequent 60-day recertifications.

The role requires NP certification, an active RN license, CPR, and strong communication and multitasking skills. PRN schedule supports flexibility for patient care across our service areas.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the state of employment.
• Graduate of an approved Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license by the Board of Nursing in the state of employment.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Initiates palliative care consultations or hospice treatment plans in all settings, including history, exam, and prescribing medications per state law.
• Collaborates with physicians and documents care in the EMR.
• Provides health education, counseling and referrals to other healthcare professionals.
• Provides follow-up care and reassesses treatment plans as needed.
• Maintains accurate patient records and supports reimbursement for services.
• Assists patients and families in determining goals of care.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

CPR certification

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Emotional resilience

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

RN license

Job description

About Us

Affinity Hospice is one of the fastest growing, privately held hospice organizations in the country. We are passionate about giving exceptional care to our hospice patients and their families. We believe the care we provide truly matters and we would love to have you join our nationally recognized team!

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Time, and Holiday Pay
• Gas Card Program and Car Maintenance Stipend Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision and more) for full-time employees
• 401K
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees
• Internal Company Advancement
• Free end of life training

Position Summary

The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner is a member of the hospice and palliative care medical team and works in collaboration with the physicians. The Nurse Practitioner actively delivers care to palliative care patients in a variety of settings. The Nurse Practitioner assists in the training of other members of the hospice and palliative care teams as well as other medical professionals. The Nurse Practitioner may also conduct Face to Face encounters with hospice patients on or before their 180-day recertification and for each subsequent 60-day recertification.

Hours / Schedule

PRN

Minimum Qualifications

• Current unrestricted license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the state of employment
• Graduate of an approved Nurse Practitioner program
• Current unrestricted license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner by the Board of Nursing in the state of employment
• Current and continued CPR certification
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and use critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage emotional stresses effectively
• Valid driver’s license; reliable, insured, automobile for work travel
• Ability to bend, lift and stoop; ability to lift 25 pounds

Key Responsibilities

• Initiates palliative care consultations or appropriate hospice treatment plans for patients in all settings. This may include history, physical examination, interpretation of health data, prescribing medications in accordance with state law, ordering routine and diagnostic studies and collaborating with the physician as appropriate
• Consults with medical colleagues as needed, communicates about patient care provided and documents timely in Palliative Care EMR
• Provides patient with health education, counseling and referrals to other healthcare professionals and community resources when appropriate
• Provides follow-up care, determines effectiveness of the treatment plan, reassesses and changes the plan as needed
• Prepares and maintains accurate patient records, charts and documents to support sound medical practice and reimbursement for services provided
• Assists patients and families in determining goals of medical care
• Gathers data to support hospice eligibility including face-to-face recertification
• Participates in interdisciplinary team as needed
• Provides training and continuing education for staff
• Meets department productivity standards for patient visits
• Other duties as assigned

Affinity Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The Mission of Affinity Hospice is building the legacy of providing exceptional individualized hospice and palliative care, which ensures the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual support of our patients; their family members; and employees within the communities we serve.