What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner - Hospice - Casual 1st Shift position at North Shore at Home Hospice?
Summary/Objective:
The Nurse Practitioner is a registered professional nurse with advanced graduate education and clinical training who provides comprehensive hospice services in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act and under the supervision of the Medical Director. The Nurse Practitioner provides hospice care through the evaluation and assessment of health history, health promotion, diagnosing medical conditions, management of health problems by directing and developing the plan of care, prescribing medications or treatments, coordinating and collaborating with patients, families and other health care providers. Under the supervision of the Medical Director, the Nurse Practitioner visits patients, completes physical assessments, performs face to face assessments and evaluates hospice eligibility as assigned in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team. The Nurse Practitioner builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of patients and families within their homes and communities.
Essential Functions:
- Provides medical care, palliates and manages terminal illness consistent with scope of practice and in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physician.
- Completes history and physical examinations by evaluating the patient's medical condition and health history, ordering and interpreting results from laboratory and diagnostic tests or procedures, diagnosing health conditions and documents the findings in the patient's medical record.
- Manages health conditions and terminal illnesses by developing an individualized plan of care, prescribing medications and or treatments, obtaining consultations or making referrals and coordinating hospice care services.
- Completes the hospice face to face visit requirements prior to the third and subsequent hospice benefit periods to assess hospice eligibility based on the hospice conditions of participation and the local coverage determinations. Provides clinical information to the hospice medical director for interpretation for eligibility for hospice recertification.
- Makes recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for certification and recertification for hospice care.
- Reviews clinical information, coordinates and oversees patient care in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners.
- Assures that patient s receive appropriate measures to control symptoms, through collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.
- Reviews and develops protocols for treatment and proposes options for interventions based on literature in collaboration with the collaborating physician.
- Consults the collaborating physician when the patient's plan of care is outside standardized practice and protocols.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements
The responsibilities of this position involve significant physical activities including standing, lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and twisting. The employee must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements. The employee may experience a change in work conditions related to weather issues, traveling in rain, snow, etc., and must be able to adapt to the work environment to meet patient care needs.
Required Education and Experience
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program;
- Current nursing licensure in State of Wisconsin;
- Accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by State; and,
- Current DEA licensure
Preferred Education and Experience
- One (1) year hospice or palliative care experience preferred.
- Certification in a specialist area preferred; (e.g. Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN), Pediatrics or Geriatrics)
- Desire to discover and demonstrate aptitude for the hospice philosophy and comfort care.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Able to relate positively, effectively and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other center staff. Meets all health requirements, as required by law. Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefit packages which includes:
- Health insurance for full-time employees starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment
- Dental and vision insurance for full and part-time staff
- 401(K) Program for full and part-time staff
- 6 paid holidays plus one floating holiday for full-time staff
- Company paid life insurance for full-time staff
- Voluntary life and disability insurance for full-time staff
- Paid Time Off
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