What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at Serenity Hospice – an Addus family company?
Serenity Hospice, an Addus Family Company, is seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner to join our compassionate team in Salem.
About the Role:
We are looking for a dedicated professional to provide F2F visits and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families during end-of-life care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Determine patient eligibility for care based on State and Federal guidelines.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that impact patient and family needs.
- Initiate communication with attending physicians, interdisciplinary staff members, and other agencies for admission or recertification purposes.
- Coordinate optimal care by effectively utilizing resources to meet patient needs.
- Provide regular visits to reassess patient eligibility, needs, and update the plan of care.
What We Offer:
- Flexible scheduling
- A supportive and collaborative team atmosphere
- Door-to-door mileage reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Hospice Certification benefit and salary increase
- Employee Discount Programs
Requirements:
- Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
- Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice
- Minimum of two years of varied work experience as a professional nurse
- Current CPR Certification
- Demonstrated skill in nursing practices and clinical judgments
- Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment
- Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to complete job responsibilities
