Nurse Practitioner

Job Title

Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Overview

Our Hospice Nurse Practitioners are the heart of our organization who support patients by providing hospice care through evaluation, assessment, diagnosing medical conditions, developing plans of care, and prescribing medication and treatment. We are proud to have some of the best and brightest individuals in the healthcare industry on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. Apply today!

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical and dental benefits
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Vendor discounts

Responsibilities

• Providing medical care, palliates and manages terminal illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physician
• Completing history and physical examinations by evaluating the patient's medical condition and health history
• Completing the hospice face to face visit requirements prior to the third and subsequent hospice benefit periods to assess hospice eligibility based
• Making recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for certification and recertification for hospice care
• Completing and maintaining accurate clinical notes
• Communicating with the physician and participating in interdisciplinary group meetings to meet the medical and emotional needs of the patient and family/caregivers
• Ensuring compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirements
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Current DEA license, if applicable to state regulations
• Current nursing license in state of practice
• Current CPR certification
• Master's degree with minimum of one year NP experience
• One year hospice or palliative care experience preferred
• Accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by state of practice
• Certification in a specialist area preferred (e.g. Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN) or Geriatrics)
• Commitment to clinical and documentation excellence

About Our Line of Business

At Haven Hospice, our primary ambition is to bring high-quality care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. Haven Hospice, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing quality patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have many dedicated health care professionals on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one.

Additional Job Information

This position is subject to a level 2 background screening. For more information on the Florida state background screening process and standards, please access and review the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.