What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Care Specialist position at Gentiva Hospice?
About Gentiva Hospice
Gentiva Hospice is a leading provider of hospice and palliative care services. Our mission is to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
**Job Summary:** We are seeking a highly skilled Nurse Practitioner to join our team as a Flex/Per Diem/PRN Hospice Nurse Practitioner in Hyannis, MA. This role will involve performing Face-to-Face (F2F) encounters with patients, gathering clinical information, and communicating findings to the hospice physician for certification or recertification.
**Key Responsibilities:**
About You:
We are looking for an individual with a Master's degree in Nursing, completion of a graduate-level nurse practitioner education program accredited by a national accrediting body, and current state licenses as a registered nurse and advanced practice nurse. National certification as a Nurse Practitioner (ANCC or AANP) and a collaborative agreement in place are also required.
Gentiva Hospice is a leading provider of hospice and palliative care services. Our mission is to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
**Job Summary:** We are seeking a highly skilled Nurse Practitioner to join our team as a Flex/Per Diem/PRN Hospice Nurse Practitioner in Hyannis, MA. This role will involve performing Face-to-Face (F2F) encounters with patients, gathering clinical information, and communicating findings to the hospice physician for certification or recertification.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Perform physical assessments for F2F encounter visits within regulatory time frames established by CMS.
- Provide clinical findings, including review of medical treatment plans, diagnostic tests, lab results, and medication lists to the certifying physician.
- Makes appropriate recommendations to the IDG based on findings of the F2F assessment.
About You:
We are looking for an individual with a Master's degree in Nursing, completion of a graduate-level nurse practitioner education program accredited by a national accrediting body, and current state licenses as a registered nurse and advanced practice nurse. National certification as a Nurse Practitioner (ANCC or AANP) and a collaborative agreement in place are also required.
