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Hospice Nurse Practitioner
Elara Capital. Complete routine and emergency face-to-face recertification visits for hospice patients, including admissions, transfers, and extended stays .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in hospice and palliative care, including patient assessment, symptom management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Holds a Master's degree in nursing and current Nurse Practitioner licensure, with a focus on providing high-quality patient care and clinical education.
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Nurse Practitioner LicensureHospice And Palliative Care ExperienceClinical Documentation And CodingPatient Assessment And Symptom ManagementDEA Certification
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Hard Skills
Patient AssessmentClinical DocumentationSymptom ManagementPalliative CareEmergency CareCare CoordinationClinical Practice GuidelinesPatient EducationTriageHome Care
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationEmotional SupportTraining And Education
Certifications & Qualifications
Nurse Practitioner CertificationDEA Certification
Industry Keywords
Hospice CarePalliative CareInterdisciplinary Care TeamCMS GuidelinesClinical Nursing ExperienceFamily MedicineGeriatricsPsychiatry
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Complete routine and emergency face-to-face recertification visits for hospice patients, including admissions, transfers, and extended stays
- Assess patient needs, document findings, and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to manage symptoms and support the Plan of Care
- Provide bedside palliative care, education, and physical and emotional support to patients and families during periods of crisis
- Triage patient needs based on acuity and help prevent avoidable hospitalizations by addressing care needs in the home
- Maintain accurate and timely patient records, clinical documentation, billing, and coding in accordance with CMS and regulatory guidelines
- Collaborate with the Medical Director, attending physicians, branch leadership, and interdisciplinary team to coordinate quality patient care
- Provide training and continuing education to clinical staff to support effective hospice and palliative care
- Assist in developing clinical practice guidelines and standards that promote high-quality palliative care
Requirements
What you’ll need- Current licensure in the state of practice as a Nurse Practitioner and maintain such licensure in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
- Master’s degree in nursing
- Certification through a national Nurse Practitioner Licensing board
- 1+ years of clinical nursing experience
- Maintain active DEA certification if state allows prescription of controlled substances by APPs
- Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
- Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations
- 1+ year post-graduate clinical nursing experience in the hospice and palliative care field preferred
- Prior experience in Family Medicine, Geriatrics and psychiatry preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits including pet insurance
- 401(K) with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
- Continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Family and pet bereavement
- Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement