Advanced Nurse Practitioner (MSN, RN)

Position Overview

This role is dedicated to delivering clinical and palliative care services within hospital or homecare environments. The practitioner supports the assessment, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of clinical programs and policies. They actively contribute to quality improvement initiatives and collaborate closely with physicians and healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes and resource management.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment, adhering to unit safety and infection control protocols.
• Provide direct clinical services in hospital settings.
• Monitor patient outcomes, identify barriers to care, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address challenges.
• Educate physicians, inpatient staff, and community members on hospice and end-of-life care services.
• Participate actively in performance improvement programs.
• Conduct patient health assessments through histories and physical exams.
• Refer patients to alternate care when necessary.
• Coordinate with infection control departments on reporting, screening, and prevention programs.
• Prepare and present monthly reports and statistics to management.
• Develop and evaluate clinical policies, procedures, and monitoring tools.
• Continuously improve quality of care and service delivery.
• Collaborate with medical directors, physicians, and healthcare professionals to ensure effective clinical service provision.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as an adult Nurse Practitioner, or alternatively, less than 2 years NP experience combined with at least 5 years of RN acute care experience.
• Completion of all Nurse Practitioner clinical requirements.
• Proficiency with personal computers.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree required.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license for the state.
• Current Nurse Practitioner license for the state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, required upon hire.

All candidates must successfully complete a physical evaluation, drug screening, and background checks prior to employment. Compliance with regional COVID-19 vaccination mandates is required.