Hospice Nurse Practitioner

• Provide face-to-face assessment services to patients to assist the Medical Director and team to determine each patient’s continuing eligibility for home care or hospice care
• Provide services in various settings, including the patient’s home, a physician’s office, or an inpatient hospice facility
• Adhere to the Corporate Compliance Program, including confidentiality of HIPAA protected health information
• Provide care following the plan of treatment and patient care plan to assist in the determination of hospice eligibility
• Establish a care plan for continued needs based on the client assessment
• Report changes in patient condition to appropriate personnel and the attending physician
• Provide patient care education, counseling, medication advice, instructions, and follow-up to clients and other caregivers
• Participate in coordination of services with other disciplines and community resources as needed
• Evaluate and revise care plans/assessment sheets based on changes in patients and/or the environment
• Follow the sign-in procedure and the policies and procedures for that particular institution when providing private duty or staffing in a facility
• Present patient assessment information to the supervising physician
• Perform appropriate emergency measures as deemed necessary
• Assist with the development of educational programs in the hospice program for diverse age groups
• Provide paraprofessional supervision as required by policy and regulations
• Complete and submit all required documentation in a timely manner
• Regulate and adjust medications as indicated
• Demonstrate sensitivity to patient and/or family needs, customs or feelings
• Participate in case conferences
• Recognize emergencies and has knowledge of emergency procedures

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Currently licensed to practice in the state serviced, with a Master's in Nursing
• At least 1 year of nursing experience
• Must obtain and maintain current CPR Certification
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance coverage according to the CommonSpirit Health at Home policy
• Compliant with appropriate state certification/registration and CommonSpirit Health at Home requirements as necessary

One year of hospital nursing experience

• Generous annual bonus opportunity based on company performance
• Excellent holiday and paid time off plans
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Tuition reimbursement for degree-seeking students
• Employer contribution to your 401(k)