Our Company:
SouthernCare, part of the Gentiva family of hospice, home health, palliative, and community care providers, focuses on clinical excellence with compassion and dignity. Our company culture centers around humility, servant leadership, empathy, and innovation while we serve as a leader in the home care industry. Our people and our patient care allow us to make a difference when life matters most. We are passionate about what we do because our care matters.
Overview:
We’re looking for a per diem Hospice Nurse Practitioner to join our team.
You will report directly to the Executive Director or Administrator. You will be assigned to a location to perform Face-to-Face (F2F) encounters and be responsible for gathering clinical information to support the hospice diagnosis and prognosis. These findings are then communicated to the hospice physician responsible for certifying or recertifying the patient's hospice eligibility.
The scope of practice for the hospice NP is limited to those tasks necessary to complete hospice F2F encounter visits.
- Performs and completes physical assessments for the F2F encounter within the regulatory time frames established by CMS
- Provides clinical findings, including review of the medical treatment plans, diagnostic tests, lab results, and medication lists to the physician who is recertifying the patient for hospice eligibility
- Makes appropriate recommendations to the IDG based on findings of the F2F assessment
- Notifies hospice agency when unable to complete a F2F visit according to schedule
About You:
- Master's or higher degree in Nursing.
- Completion of a graduate-level nurse practitioner education program accredited by a national accrediting body.
- Current state license as a registered nurse
- Current state license or certificate as an advanced practice nurse
- Current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner. (ANCC or AANP)
- Must have a collaborative agreement in place.
We Offer:
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
- Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program
- Competitive Salaries
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Professional Growth and Development Opportunities
Legalese:
- This is a safety-sensitive position
- Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
- Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
- We are proud to be an EEO employer
- We maintain a drug-free workplace
Location: SouthernCare
Nurse Practitioner at SouthernCare summary:
The Hospice Nurse Practitioner at SouthernCare is responsible for conducting Face-to-Face encounters to gather clinical information to support hospice diagnosis and prognosis. This role involves performing physical assessments, reviewing medical treatment plans, and communicating findings to the hospice physician for patient certification. With a focus on providing compassionate care, the Nurse Practitioner plays a crucial role in ensuring eligible patients receive the necessary hospice services.
Keywords:
Hospice, Nurse Practitioner, Patient Care, Clinical Assessment, Palliative Care, Home Health, Medical Treatment Plans, Healthcare, Compassionate Care, Face-to-Face Encounters
