Nurse Practitioner

Do you have a heart for hospice?

Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We believe all patients and families entrusted in our care deserve the highest level of compassion, respect, and quality of care.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) 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 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, and coordinating and collaborating with patients, families, and other healthcare practitioners. This position, under the supervision of a physician, visits patients, completes physical assessments, performs face-to-face assessments, and evaluates hospice eligibility as assigned in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team. The NP builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the need of individuals and families within their homes and communities.

SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and more
• HSA & 401(k) available
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
 

• Provide medical care, palliate and manage terminal illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physician
• Complete 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
• Manage health conditions and terminal illness by developing an individualized plan of care, prescribing medications and/or treatments, obtaining consultations, or making referrals and coordinating hospice care services
• Complete 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
• Provide clinical information to the hospice medical director for interpretation of eligibility for hospice recertification
• Make recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for certification and recertification for hospice care
• Review clinical information, coordinate and oversee patient care in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners
• Assure that patient receives appropriate measures to control symptoms, through collaboration with interdisciplinary team members
• Review and develop protocols for treatment and propose options for interventions based on the literature in collaboration with the collaborating physician
• Consult the collaborating physician when the patient's plan of care is outside standardized practice and protocols
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary group to create, review and revise the patient's plan of care
• Consult with the patient's attending physician, the hospice medical director and other healthcare practitioners regarding the patient's eligibility for hospice care, ongoing care needs and medical management related to the patient's terminal condition
• Communicate with other community health practitioners to coordinate the plan of care
• Attend and participate in hospice interdisciplinary group meetings
• Complete, maintain, and submit accurate and relevant clinical notes, physical examination notes, assessment visit notes, medical orders, collaboration notes and other documentation in the medical record
• Educate/counsel patients, families, and/or caregivers as to preventative care, medical problems, psychological problems, and spiritual problems in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team to meet the total needs of patients
• Provide and maintain a safe environment for the patient
• Assist the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care
• Work in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group to identify the goals of care and meet the care needs of the patient and family/caregiver
• Serve as a nursing resource for consultation and education to members of the interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners in the community
• Establish, build, and nurture relationships with staff and community referral sources to facilitate program growth
• Maintain knowledge of and compliance with current Medicare/Medicaid, state/federal rules and regulations for hospice services
• Ensure compliance with the Medicare conditions of participation and other state regulations governing the provision of healthcare
• Comply with all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements in accordance with federal, state, and organizational policies
• Participate in organizational monitoring of the quality of medical services and quality improvement initiatives
• Assume responsibility for personal growth; develop, maintain and upgrade professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance at seminars, conferences and participation in continuing education and in-service classes
• Fulfill the obligation of requested and/or accepted assignments
• Demonstrate knowledge in communication and counseling patient/family in dealing with end-of-life issues

• Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
• Must have current nursing licensure in State
• Must have a master's degree with a minimum of one (1) year Nurse Practitioner experience and a minimum of one (1) year hospice or palliative care experience
• Must have accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by the State
• Certification in a specialist area preferred; (e.g. Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN), Pediatrics or Geriatrics)
• Bristol Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-verify