What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice/Palliative Medicine Nurse Practitioner position at VITAS Healthcare?
Job Description for Nurse Practitioner
The Nurse Practitioner plays a pivotal role in delivering high-quality patient care, working within the scope of physician guidelines and instructions.
- Conducts thorough physical examinations and implements preventive health measures as prescribed.
- Records detailed physical findings, formulates a comprehensive plan, and makes a prognosis based on the patient's condition.
- Engages in open discussions with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop a cohesive patient care plan.
- Prescribes or recommends medications and treatments tailored to each patient's needs.
- Monitors patient progress, reports back to supervising physicians, and collaborates with hospice employees and volunteers.
Key Qualifications
- Minimum of two years' experience in hospice, home health, or community health within the past five years is required.
- The position demands regular physical activity, including lifting and transferring patients, with the ability to lift objects exceeding 20 pounds.
- Specific visual abilities are necessary, including close vision, distance vision, and focus adjustment.
- Standing and walking for extended periods, talking, hearing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, and crouching are also essential tasks.
Education Requirements
- A completed accredited Nurse Practitioner program is mandatory.
- State licensure is also a requirement for this position.
