Nurse Practitioner

Hospice Nurse PractitionerHospice of North AlabamaOverviewOur 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 benefitsShort- and long-term disabilityLife insurancePaid time off401(k) programFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Vendor discountsResponsibilitiesProviding medical care, palliates and manages terminal illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physicianCompleting history and physical examinations by evaluating the patient's medical condition and health historyCompleting the hospice face to face visit requirements prior to the third and subsequent hospice benefit periods to assess hospice eligibility basedMaking recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for certification and recertification for hospice careCompleting and maintaining accurate clinical notesCommunicating with the physician and participating in interdisciplinary group meetings to meet the medical and emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiversEnsuring compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirementsAdditional responsibilities as assignedQualificationsGraduate from an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner programCurrent DEA license, if applicable to state regulationsCurrent nursing license in state of practiceCurrent CPR certificationMaster's degree with minimum of one year NP experienceOne year hospice or palliative care experience preferredAccreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by state of practiceCertification in a specialist area preferred (e.g. Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN) or Geriatrics)Commitment to clinical and documentation excellenceAbout Our Line of BusinessAt Hospice of North Alabama, our primary ambition is to bring first-class 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. Hospice of North Alabama, an affiliate of Adoration Health, is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have expert clinicians and caregivers on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one.