PRN Hospice Nurse Practitioner

CommuniCare Health; St. Clairsville (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Insurance benefits

401 (K) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare provider in St. Clairsville is seeking a part-time Hospice Nurse Practitioner to provide health care and education to patients and families. This role involves face-to-face encounters, thorough documentation, and adherence to hospice protocols. Candidates should have a Master's degree in nursing, a valid Nurse Practitioner’s license, and preferably experience in hospice care. Benefits include paid time off and insurance programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospice and palliative care preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation for home visits.
• Flexible schedule to adapt to changing client needs.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Driver’s license and auto-liability insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Perform face-to-face encounters to determine eligibility for hospice care.
• Document clinical findings at patient bedside.
• Evaluate hospice patients for appropriate care level.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Participate in QAPI activities and ongoing staff education.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Cultural competency

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Valid Nurse Practitioner’s license

Job description

PRN Hospice Nurse Practitioner page is loaded## PRN Hospice Nurse Practitionerlocations: Stonerise Hospice St. Clairsvilletime type: Part timeposted on: Posted 24 Days Agojob requisition id: R-0000107938**Job Address:**187 W Main Street, Suite 200St Clairsville, OH 43950We provide end-of-life care, comfort and assistance to patients and families at home so they can make the most of their time together. We give patients and their loved ones the respect, dignity and comfort they need during these delicate times.Our team supports patients and their families with intentional, high-quality hospice care throughout southeast Ohio. We serve our local neighbors and our team members are the heartbeat of everything we do. We care for patients like we do our own families, and we care for one another the same way.**What You Will Do as a Hospice Nurse Practitioner**At Dignity Care Hospice, a Hospice RN Field Nurse career is more than a job or “a calling” – it’s a chance to leave a legacy of service and love in someone's life. A legacy that will be remembered by your patients and their families forever. A legacy that will make your life better as well. As a **Hospice Nurse Practitioner**, you will provide health care to patients and education to their families through the application of advanced knowledge and skills. In collaboration with the Hospice Medical Director, you will provide services related to health promotion, chronic disease management, and end of life care.Some of your primary responsibilities will include:* Perform face-to-face encounters with the patient to determine continued eligibility for hospice care within time frame of regulatory guidelines.* Document clinical findings in detail at patient bedside as related to the hospice criteria and provide a clinical report to the hospice physician within 24 hours of visit.* Prepare and maintain accurate patient records and documentation to support interdisciplinary team and services provided.* Comply with legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.* Evaluate hospice patients for appropriate level of care.* Assist in development of hospice protocols, policies, and procedures as required.* Participate in QAPI activities as requested.* Participate in in-service education related to areas of practice as required.* Address and support cultural practices, as long as practices do not harm others.* Adhere to all organization, payroll, billing, and documentation policies and procedures.* Maintain knowledge of current federal, state, and accreditation standards and organization regulations concerning patient care.* Adhere to MSA policies and procedures.* Complete annual educational requirements.* Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, company policies/procedures, and process maps in the performance of job responsibilities.* May provide on call support to staff.* Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.**Benefits You Will Enjoy**In addition to competitive pay, full-time team member benefits include:* Paid Time Off* Insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary group programs)* 401 (K) retirement savings plan with employer match* Tuition reimbursement for qualified career paths* Career advancement opportunities**Qualifications*** Valid Nurse Practitioner’s license* Master’s degree in nursing* Previous hospice and palliative care experience preferred.* Must have reliable transportation. This position involves daily home visits and weekly office meetings.* Valid driver’s license and company-required auto-liability insurance* Must be flexible and able to adapt to changing client status and needs, schedule changes as directed.