Home Health Nurse Practitioner (NP) ***$5,000 Sign On Bonus***

We are looking for a compassionate and autonomous Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality care directly in the patients' homes. This role is designed for a provider who thrives outside the clinic walls, enjoying deep patient connections and the challenge of managing complex health needs in a home setting. You'll play a primary role in helping patients stay out of the hospital and maintain their independence. Schedule: Full-Time, Weekdays, Monday - Friday, 8 Hour Shifts Benefits: Mileage Reimbursement, Cell Phone Reimbursement What You'll Do Conduct In-Home Visits: Perform comprehensive physical exams, health assessments, and diagnostic screenings within the patient's residence. Develop Care Plans: Create and manage personalized treatment plans for chronic and acute conditions (e.g., CHF, COPD, Diabetes). Medication Management: Review and reconcile medications to ensure safety and adherence. Care Coordination: Collaborate with specialists, social workers, and home health aides to provide "whole-person" care. Patient Advocacy: Educate patients and their families on disease management, end-of-life care, and preventative health. Documentation: Complete timely electronic health records (EHR) that reflect the patient's status and progress. Requirements Current Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in the state of practice, with a specialization in hospice or palliative care preferred. Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited nurse practitioner program. National certification as a Nurse Practitioner, with a focus on Adult-Gerontology, Family Practice, or Palliative Care. Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in home health, hospice, or in home care settings. Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members. Knowledge of regulatory guidelines and best practices governing hospice and palliative care. Empathy, compassion, and a commitment to providing patient-centered care that respects the unique needs and values of individuals and their families. Ability to maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements. Current CPR certification and a valid driver's license for home visits. Physical Requirements Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, assisting patients with mobility, transfers, and other physical tasks as needed. Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, and reaching while providing patient care and conducting assessments. Fine motor skills and dexterity for administering medications, wound care, and other medical procedures. Ability to perform home visits, which may require entering various types of residences and navigating stairs or uneven surfaces. Possess visual acuity and auditory ability to assess patients' physical condition and respond to communication from patients, families, and healthcare team members. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr