Nurse Practitioner Hospice

Company: Haywood Hospice & Palliative Care
Location: Waynesville
Posted on: October 27, 2024

Job Description:

We are hiring for a Nurse Practitioner in hospice.
This is a PRN/Inconsistent position doing Home Visits for Hospice. -
-At Haywood Hospice and Palliative Care in Waynesville, NC, -a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the -meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, -each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people. -
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-We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!

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• employee wellness programs
  
• flexibility for true work-life balance -
  
• continuing education & career growth opportunities
  
• company-wide support & resources to -help you achieve your goals. -
  
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  Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!
  -The Hospice Nurse Practitioner provides consultation in palliative care, symptom management and supportive care to meet the needs of the Hospice patient as requested by the referring physician. -
  
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  • Makes face-to-face encounter visits within prescribed time limits to qualifying Hospice patients and reports clinical findings to the Hospice Medical Director
    
  • Consults with the Hospice Medical Director as needed, informs primary physician of recommended services, and collaborates with other physicians as needed.
    
  • Initiates and coordinates the plan of care. Documents problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice care. Collaborates with the patient/family, attending physician and other members of the IDG in providing patient and family care.
    
  • Instructs and supervises the patient/family in self-care techniques when appropriate.
    
  • Maintains accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition. Reports patient condition and any identified needs/issues to Administrator and Hospice Medical Director.
    
    Experience Requirements
    
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    • Minimum of five years nursing experience; clinical nursing care in oncology, hospice, geriatrics, intensive care preferred.
      
      -License Requirements
      
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      • Current certification as a clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice.
        
      • Current certification by a national body such as ANCC, NBCHPN, or AANP.
        
      • Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation. -
        
      • Current CPR certification required.
        
        License Desired
        
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        • Palliative Care ARNP preferred.
          
          -Skill Requirements
          
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          • Knowledgeable regarding the interdisciplinary team concept.
            

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