PRN Nurse Practitioner at Longleaf Hospice LLC

Tucker, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Palliative Care, Hospice Experience, Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Patient Education, Health Counseling, Team Collaboration, Record Keeping, Medication Prescribing, Diagnostic Studies, Emotional Management, Training, Policy Development, Community Engagement, Patient Follow-Up, Health Behavior Encouragement

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description 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. 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 provides written reports as requested Encourages positive health behaviors for the maintenance of health and the prevention of disease through education and counseling; provides wellness visits as necessary 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 on interdisciplinary team as needed Provides training and continuing education for staff Assists in the development of clinical policies and procedures, as needed Meets department productivity standards for patient visits Participates in community and agency functions that foster the mission of hospice and palliative care (public speaking, professional organizations, fund raising, etc.) Other duties as assigned Requirements 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 Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse (CHPN) preferred Minimum of 3 years of palliative care and/or hospice experience required 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

Responsibilities

The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner delivers care to palliative care patients and collaborates with physicians. They also assist in training team members and conduct necessary patient evaluations for hospice eligibility.