What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Nurse - Hospice position at Atlantic Hospice, Inc. dba Angelic Hospice?
Angelic Health is a growing company that values and rewards our employees, recognizes staff contributions, and offers opportunities for growth. Our team members help change lives every day and share a mission of supporting extraordinary care for our patients.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an Advanced Practice Nurse!
Work Hours and Frequency:
The Nurse Practitioner works a full-time schedule.
Benefits of Full-time Employment
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account option
- Flexible Spending Account option
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Company-provided Group Life Insurance
- Retirement benefits – 401k with Company Matching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Accident, Disability and Life Insurance
A.POSITION SUMMARY
According to prescribed policies and procedures of the organization including all applicable state and federal regulations and under the general supervision and in conjunction with the Hospice Medical Director, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible for performing patient medical examinations and palliative care visits beyond face-to-face encounters required to certify patient’s eligibility for the Medicare Hospice Benefit after 6 months of hospice care. Documents visits in the patient’s clinical record and the face-to-face encounter on required forms. Provides medical care services and palliative care intervention for hospice patients on an as-needed basis. The Hospice Nurse Practitioner communicates effectively with the Hospice Medical Director, Director of Clinical Services and the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team.
B. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Reviews patient’s hospice eligibility through nursing examination and documents findings to confirm continued eligibility before the 180-day (6-month) recertification and each subsequent recertification.
Performs and documents required face-to-face encounters within 30 days of each benefit period.
Performs and documents required face-to-face encounters within 30 days of each benefit period.
Intervention/Patient Care Coordination
Conducts additional medical exams and home visits as needed.
Assists in managing terminal conditions, including prescribing medication in coordination with the attending physician or Hospice Medical Director.
Provides palliative and end-of-life care consultations as directed.
Conducts additional medical exams and home visits as needed.
Assists in managing terminal conditions, including prescribing medication in coordination with the attending physician or Hospice Medical Director.
Provides palliative and end-of-life care consultations as directed.
Leadership/Professionalism
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of hospice care.
Builds strong relationships with hospice staff and contributes to a collaborative team environment.
Exercises independent judgment, problem-solving skills, and effective communication at all levels.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of hospice care.
Builds strong relationships with hospice staff and contributes to a collaborative team environment.
Exercises independent judgment, problem-solving skills, and effective communication at all levels.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
C. HUMAN RELATIONS
Delivers services professionally and in compliance with hospice policies, Medicare regulations, and legal requirements.
Maintains a positive, compassionate, and professional attitude toward patients, caregivers, and colleagues.
Demonstrates efficiency, teamwork, and dedication to the organization’s mission.
Fosters strong relationships with the interdisciplinary team, community physicians, and staff.
Delivers services professionally and in compliance with hospice policies, Medicare regulations, and legal requirements.
Maintains a positive, compassionate, and professional attitude toward patients, caregivers, and colleagues.
Demonstrates efficiency, teamwork, and dedication to the organization’s mission.
Fosters strong relationships with the interdisciplinary team, community physicians, and staff.
D. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Visual/hearing ability must be sufficient to comprehend written/verbal communication.
- Must have the ability to speak, read, write and understand English.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to effectively manage stress.
- Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position.
- Able to work in a variety of settings and conditions in patient’s homes and facilities.
E. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Education: (per N.J.A.C. 13:37-7.2 or 7.5)
- Master’s Degree in nursing from a school accredited by a nursing accrediting association recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
- Master’s Degree in nursing and completed a post-master’s program that focuses on an advanced practice nursing specialty from a school accredited by a nursing accrediting association recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Experience:
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
- Must have understanding of the hospice program of care.
- Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification:
- Registered Nurse licensed in the State of New Jersey in accordance with N.J.S.A. 45:11- 23 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 13:37.
- Currently certified as a Nurse Practitioner by a national certifying agency that is accredited by the American Board of Nursing Specialties and/or the National Commission for Certifying Agencies per the State of New Jersey’s Board of Nursing, per N.J.A.C.13:37-7.1.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with New Jersey requirements.
- Satisfactory criminal background checks.
Additional Job Details:
- Job Type: Salaried, Full-time with Benefits
- FLSA Classification: Exempt
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