PRN Hospice Nurse Practitioner APRN

HCA Healthcare; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

Paid time off and family leave

401(k) plan with matching

Tuition assistance

Tuition loan assistance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a qualified nurse practitioner to provide care to hospice patients in Independence, Missouri. The role entails assessing appropriateness for Medicare/Medicaid hospice services and managing clinical care while collaborating with other healthcare professionals.

As an essential member of the hospice team, you will evaluate treatment plans, certify patient conditions, and ensure comprehensive care management. A Master's Degree and ARNP licensure are required to apply.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required for this role.
• Minimum three to five years of nursing experience necessary.
• Valid ARNP licensure as per state guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical materials for patient admissions.
• Serve as a consultant to the patient’s physician.
• Certify patient life expectancy in collaboration with the physician.
• Evaluate nursing intervention needs and referrals.
• Participate in policy formulation for health management.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Consultation

Team coordination

Policy formulation

Education

Master's Degree

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) licensure

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

Provides care to hospice patients who require assessment for appropriateness and certification of terminal illness for Medicare/Medicaid hospice services. Plans and evaluates the clinical management of clients, evaluates treatment plans, medications, and other necessary care. Provides clinical recommendations to nursing staff to address the medical needs of clients.

What you will do in this role

• Review clinical materials of referring physicians to document basic disease process, drug regimen and assessment of the patient’s health and prognosis at the time of admission.
• Act as a consultant to the patient’s physician and other members of the hospice team, serving as liaison between the patient’s attending physician and the interdisciplinary team to resolve conflicting care situations.
• Certify, in conjunction with the attending physician, that the patient’s life expectancy is not expected to exceed six months; recertify limited life expectancy at appropriate intervals.
• Evaluate needs for immediate nursing intervention, consultation and referral to other health team members.
• Participate with the physician in the formulation of policies, procedures and protocols for the management of particular health problems.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required. Minimum three to five years nursing experience.
• Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) licensure per state guidelines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.