Lead Hospice & Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

Eden Health OpportunityAs a 100% Employee Owned company, we recognize that our people are our most valuable asset. We honor their importance by our recognition that all employees be treated with respect and integrity at all times. We're interested in you and want you to succeed. Our business is growing rapidly and we want you to grow with us. We have infinite room for advancement, both personally and professionally. We work hard to match you with a position that best fits YOUR skills and YOUR availability. In addition, Eden Health is a Certified Great Place to Work company, 7 years in a row!We bring Connected Care Home through our Core Values of Empathy, Dedication and Integrity to our clients, patients and Employees. Besides a strong family oriented culture unique to Eden, we offer:Benefits starting as early as 30 days after start dateEmployee Discounts on travel, resorts, car rentals, Columbia and so much more!Employee Hardship FundBonuses ProgramEmployee Stock Program (ESOP)Employee Wellness. Family first culturePaid Time Off for a Personal Day of your choosingFinancial Planning through UnumFree Counseling Sessions through UnumTraining and educational AssistanceCareer Advancement Opportunities401k Retirement Savings PlanEmployee Stock Ownership PlanFlexible Spending AccountsLife, Accident, & Disability InsurancePaid HolidaysContinuing Education Credits are paid for – we offer online and in-person educationDiscounts with AT&T Wireless, National and Enterprise car rentalsDiscounted tickets to a variety of events (Disney Land, Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Local Concert/Sporting Events, Hotels/Resorts, etc.)Paid sick leave and vacation time – eligible employees start accruing time on their first day of employmentIdentity Theft ProtectionEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Hardship FundFloating Personal Holiday – use it on your birthday or any other day of the year!Dental, Medical, Vision available for full-time statusThe Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for rounding in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities, reviewing patients currently on our services and updating care plans accordingly. Under the direction of the Medical Director, the Nurse Practitioner will assess, review medication, create an appropriate care plan, provide and evaluate care. In addition, the Nurse Practitioner will assist with advanced directives and discuss goals of care and the disease process, progression, and grief process with patients and caregivers.The Nurse Practitioner will work with the Director of Patient Care Services and Executive Director to provide education on Palliative and Hospice care within the community as well as agency staff regularly.Current license from the state Board of Registered NursingMaster's Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner's ProgramNational Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or certification eligible. Certification must be obtained within the first six (6) months of employmentA minimum of one (1) year Nurse Practitioner experience preferredPrevious Hospice experience preferredValid driver's license and reliable transportationAble to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearanceMust be able to perform patient care as needed