Per Diem Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Per Diem Nurse Practitioner

Are you a highly skilled and compassionate Nurse Practitioner seeking a rewarding opportunity in the healthcare industry? Do you have a passion for providing comprehensive hospice services and making a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families? If so, we have an immediate opening for a Hospice Nurse Practitioner.

We are dedicated to offering life-changing service to our patients. Our dynamic team of nurses, aides, social services, and spiritual care professionals, along with our compassionate volunteers and experienced management, work together to provide comfort, solutions, and peace to those in need. Join us in our mission to make a difference in the lives of our patients and their loved ones.

Overview:

The Nurse Practitioner is a registered professional nurse with advanced graduate education and clinical training who provides comprehensive hospice services under the supervision of a collaborating physician. In this role, you will evaluate and assess health history, promote health, diagnose medical conditions, manage health problems, prescribe medications or treatments, and coordinate care with patients, families, and other healthcare practitioners. You will also visit patients, perform physical assessments, and determine hospice eligibility in consultation with the interdisciplinary team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Patient Care:

• Provide medical care, palliation, and management of terminal illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act
• Conduct history and physical examinations, interpret test results, diagnose health conditions, and document findings
• Develop individualized plans of care, prescribe medications or treatments, coordinate services, and ensure symptom control
• Complete face-to-face visits to assess hospice eligibility and provide clinical information for recertification
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to review and revise the patient's plan of care
• Communicate and coordinate with attending physicians, healthcare practitioners, and community resources
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on preventive care, medical and psychological problems, and spiritual needs

Additional Duties:

• Maintain knowledge of and compliance with current Medicare/Medicaid and state/federal regulations
• Ensure compliance with Medicare conditions of participation and other healthcare regulations
• Comply with HIPAA requirements and maintain accurate documentation
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and professional development activities

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
• Current nursing licensure in State and CPR certification
• Master's degree with a minimum of one (1) year Nurse Practitioner experience and hospice or palliative care experience
• Accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing
• Certification in a specialist area preferred (e.g., Hospice and Palliative Nursing, Pediatrics, or Geriatrics)
• Excellent observation, communication, problem-solving, and nursing skills
• Ability to lift, position, and transfer patients, as well as perform required nursing skills
• Valid driver's license and insured automobile in good working order

If you are a motivated and dynamic Nurse Practitioner looking to make a difference in the lives of hospice patients, we want to hear from you. Apply now and join our loving and enthusiastic team.

SWPCA was started in 2013, after the loss of our founder Frances Davison’s mother, who was put on Hospice. After this experience she found a passion for end of life care. Frances aims to serve her community by helping those who cannot get to another provider or when it’s difficult. Until recently there was no practice focused on home-bound patients. Helping others by serving has always been her goal.