Advanced Registered Nurse

Hospice Nurse Practitioner Hourly

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Hospice Nurse Practitioner with commitment and compassion. Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost

• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
• As a Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager, you'll contribute to our success in the following ways:

Completes routine and emergency "face to face" recertification visits with patients entering their 3rd benefit period or beyond, including admissions and transfers and extended length of stay.

Communicate with Medical Director, Attending Physician, branch leadership and IDG regarding findings from the visits and any measures to alleviate symptoms.

Provides physical and emotional care to support the patient and family in period of crisis.

Performs bedside palliative care with patient/family education

Ensures that all activities performed align with the vision of Elara Caring's board of directors, executive team, and the leadership of the Hospice team.

Prepares and maintains accurate patient records, charts, and documents to support sound medical practice and reimbursement for services provided.

Completes accurate billing and coding activities for all patient encounters according to CMS guidelines and initiates reimbursement for medically necessary visits in accordance with applicable law and regulation.

Provides training and continuing education for staff.

Assists in development of clinical practice guidelines/standards in support of quality palliative care.

Collaborates/Communicates with Medical Director, attending physician, branch leadership and IDG.

Performs other duties/projects as assigned.

Master's degree in nursing and certification through a national Nurse Practitioner Licensing board.

• 1+ years of clinical nursing experience
• 1+ year post-graduate clinical nursing experience in the hospice and palliative care field preferred
• Prior experience in Family Medicine, Geriatrics and psychiatry preferred.
• Current licensure in the state of practice as a Nurse Practitioner and maintain such licensure in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintain active DEA certification if state allows prescription of controlled substances by APPs
• 50% travel required
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
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