Hospice Nurse Practitioner Position

2 days ago

Casa Grande, Arizona, United States Agape Hospice - Pinal County Full time
Hospice Nurse Practitioner Job Description

Agape Hospice - Pinal County seeks a skilled and compassionate Hospice Nurse Practitioner to join our team.

Job Summary

We are looking for a dedicated and patient-centered Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality hospice care to our patients and their loved ones. The ideal candidate will have a passion for delivering compassionate and evidence-based care in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Patient Care

  • Provide medical care, palliation, and management of terminal illness in compliance with state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physician.
  • Complete history and physical examinations, evaluate patient's medical condition and health history, order and interpret results from laboratory and diagnostic tests or procedures, diagnose health conditions, and document findings in the patient's medical record.
  • Manage health conditions and terminal illnesses by developing an individualized plan of care, prescribing medications and/or treatments, obtaining consultations or making referrals, and coordinating hospice care services.
  • Complete hospice face-to-face visit requirements prior to the third and subsequent hospice benefit periods to assess hospice eligibility based on hospice conditions of participation and local coverage determinations.
  • Makes recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for certification and recertification for hospice care.
  • Reviews clinical information, coordinates, and oversees patient care in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners.
  • Assures that patient receives appropriate measures to control symptoms through collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.
  • Reviews and develops protocols for treatment and proposes options for interventions based on the literature in collaboration with the collaborating physician.
  • Consults the collaborating physician when the patient's plan of care is outside standardized practice and protocols.

Communication

  • Communicates and collaborates with the interdisciplinary group to create, review, and revise the patient's plan of care.
  • Consults with the patient's attending physician, the hospice medical director, and other healthcare practitioners to coordinate care.
  • Communicates with other community health practitioners to coordinate the plan of care.
  • Attends and participates in hospice interdisciplinary group meetings.
  • Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes, physical examination notes, assessment visit notes, medical orders, collaboration notes, and other documentation in the medical record.
  • Educates/counsels patients, families, and/or caregivers as to preventative care, medical problems, psychological problems, and spiritual problems in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team to meet the total needs of patients.
  • Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
  • Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care.
  • Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group to identify the goals of care and meet the care needs of the patient and family/caregiver.
  • Serves as a nursing resource for consultation and education to members of the interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners in the community.
  • Establishes, builds, and nurtures relationships with staff and community referral sources to facilitate program growth.
Additional Duties

  • Maintains knowledge of and compliance with current Medicare/Medicaid, state/federal rules and regulations for hospice services.
  • Ensures compliance with the Medicare conditions of participation and other state regulations governing the provision of healthcare.
  • Complies with all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements in accordance with federal, state, and organizational policies.
  • Participates in organizational monitoring of the quality of medical services and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Assumes responsibility for personal growth. Develops, maintains, and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance at seminars, conferences, and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.
  • Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted assignments.
  • Demonstrates knowledge in communication and counseling patient/family in dealing with end-of-life issues.

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
  • Current nursing licensure in the State and CPR certification.
  • Master's degree with a minimum of one (1) year Nurse Practitioner experience and a minimum of one (1) year hospice or palliative care experience.
  • Accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by the State.
  • Certification in a specialist area preferred (e.g., Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN), Pediatrics, or Geriatrics).
  • Excellent observation, verbal, and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, mathematical skills, and nursing skills per competency checklist.
  • Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.
  • Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/organization requirements and is in good working order.

Agape Hospice - Pinal County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified candidates. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.

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