What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at St. Croix Hospice?
Job Details
Description
Hospice care is the place for nurses looking for the autonomy to spend time with their patients, manage their own care plans and lead an interdisciplinary team. At St. Croix Hospice you will join a culture focused solely on working together to provide the best end-of-life experience for patients and their loved ones in your community.
Because you matter at St. Croix Hospice, we will support you with:
- Competitive pay and benefits including insurance, disability, life and FSA
- Professional development, tuition reimbursement and “Career Ladder” advancement programs
- Flexible scheduling and the autonomy to lead the care plan and spend time with your patients
- Comprehensive healthcare, life and disability insurance plans
- 401k retirement plan with a company match
- Clinical resources to support you in the field including a nurse support line, education and quality departments, triage team, bereavement and compliance resources, and mileage reimbursement
- Health and wellness programs, including mental health support such as virtual grief support for healthcare workers
- Award winning clinical and quality programs, and six unique specialty care treatment programs which include staff education and training
- Company-provided technology such as tablets and/or cell phones
Required
- Appropriate Nursing licensure for the state(s) you will work in
- Accreditation from an approved certifying body for an advanced practice nursing as required by the state(s) you will work in
- Clean driving record, and valid driver’s license and auto insurance
Education Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
Job Description
The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive hospice services in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act and under the supervision of a collaborating physician. The NP provides hospice care through the evaluation and assessment of the 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 healthcare practitioners.
- You will visit patients, complete physical assessments, perform face-to-face assessments and evaluate hospice eligibility as assigned.
- You will review clinical information, coordinate and oversee patient care in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners.
- You will make recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for certification and re-certification for hospice care.
- You will need to maintain knowledge of and compliance with current Medicare/Medicaid, state/federal rules and regulations for hospice services and ensure compliance with the Medicare conditions of participation and other state regulations governing the provision of healthcare.
This is not a complete list of all duties. Full job description can be supplied upon request.
Qualifications
NP
