Nurse Practitioner - PRN

  • Part-time

Company Description

AseraCare Hospice is committed to enhancing the lives of the patients we care for. Here, you'll find some of the best professionals in healthcare working together to provide the highest level of care to every patient and resident we serve. And, we're able to offer career opportunities that fit almost anyone's background or level of experience. From where you work to how you work to everything in between, we're confident that at AseraCare Hospice, you'll find exactly what you're looking for in your career. 

Job Description

**PRN NP**

You're more than a Nurse Practitioner at AseraCare Hospice. With your vast experience, you know quality care and that's why we've entrusted you to join together with a team of spiritual care coordinators, social workers and counselors. That's because we know you'll go to any length for our patients during their end-of-life journey. You'll ensure patients receive care on a variety of levels because at AseraCare Hospice, we consider the whole patient. That's why you'll participate in our interdisciplinary approach while simultaneously leading by example and setting only the highest standards. You'll engage with the patient's entire family to help them and other caregivers understand and support the process. You'll see your impact in this highly valuable role every day, as you adjust to new working environments and make a profound difference in the lives you touch. We are looking for qualified and compassionate candidates with considerable nursing experience. You are independent, flexible, a leader and ready to inspire our talented medical professionals to uphold our promise of quality care.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Practices independently and in collaboration with appropriate physicians to provide primary care to patients and oversees, conducts and/or completes all required visits and documentation in accordance to CMS hospice regulations for face-to-face encounter visits. Assists in the evaluation and treatment of patients. Provides patient education and trains other health care professionals in a variety of settings. Makes applicable clinical recommendations to nursing staff to address the medical needs of the patients.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Nurse Practitioner currently licensed in the state where practicing
  • Graduate of an accredited Geriatric or Palliative Care (preferable), Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner Master's program. Previous geriatric, palliative care and hospice experience is preferred but not required
  • Board Certified as an Adult, /or Gerontological Nurse Practitioner preferred
  • Superior communication skills
  • BLS certified on date of hire. ACLS certified within one year of hire
  • ELNEC or HPNA certification preferred
  • In-depth knowledge of service specific disease path physiology
  • Strong collaborator and facilitator of interdisciplinary teams
  • Experience in and/or working knowledge in ‘motivational interviewing techniques'
  • Maintain good interpersonal relations with other healthcare personnel and maintain professional conduct at all times
  • Advocate, role model and facilitator for patient-family-centered care
  • Broad base of technical knowledge and skills needed to perform all assigned clinical/administrative and academic duties
  • Relevant experience in palliative care/geriatrics/long term care settings; experience in an academic/teaching environment desirable
  • Three (3) to five (5) years experience in health care management
  • Has an ability to deal tactfully with the community. Has knowledge of corporate business management. Understands hospice care and the services provided to patient and family/caregiver through an interdisciplinary group. Intimate knowledge of Medicare Hospice Certification
  • Must be a licensed driver with 24-hour access to a reliable automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements
  • Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.