Nurse Practitioner - Full-time

Hospice - Nurse Practitioner - Henry County/SW Atlanta/Clayton and Cobb/Cherokee

Hospice Atlanta/Visiting Nurse Health Systems (VNHS) is hiring compassionate, dedicated, and skilled Nurse Practitioners (NP) for our Palliative Division serving Henry County/SW Atlanta/Clayton, and Cobb/Cherokee counties. This is a Full-time opportunity.

The Nurse Practitioner collaborates with a physician in an active practice to deliver end-of-life and palliative care. The clinician in this position also serves as a consultant, advocating for area hospice programs and providing education for healthcare professionals. The purpose of this position is to provide a bridge between hospitals and hospices, improving care for all terminally ill patients and better managing hospice patients.

Territories:

• Henry County/SW Atlanta/Clayton
• Cobb/Cherokee

Compensation: $95,204 - $142,806

What you need:

Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, and a Master's degree in Nursing.

Licensure/Certifications:

• Must have reliable transportation, a GA driver's license, and valid vehicle insurance.
• Must hold a current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing.
• Must be certified as either:
• Gerontologic Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program, or the American Nurses Credentialing Center; or Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board or the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
• Preferred - Certificate of Added Qualification in gerontology, elder care, or care of the older adult provided by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the American Nurses Credentialing Center, or a national nurse practitioner certification board.
• Must be CPR Certified

• Previous Experience: Minimum of two years in the management of Medicare patients. Prior experience with home-based medical care is a plus.
• Knowledge/Training: Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and other funding source regulations as applied to home health care services. Demonstrates knowledge and competence in advanced practice clinical skills, including the nursing process and utilization management.

Why Work for Visiting Nurse Health System?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• 403b Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• STD/LTD
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Flexible Schedule
• Pet Insurance
• Travel Insurance

Join us in our mission to provide excellent care, comfort, and dignity to our patients!

Visiting Nurse is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, lawful off-duty use of marijuana, any other characteristic protected by law, or any combination of two or more of the characteristics listed here. If you need an accommodation to complete an online application, please contact Visiting Nurse at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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