Nurse Practitioner – PRN Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

Nurse Practitioner – PRN 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars 5775 Glenridge Drive, Atlanta, GA 30328 Hospice Atlanta/Visiting Nurse Health Systems (VNHS) is hiring for a compassionate, dedicated and skilled Nurse Practitioner (NP) for our Palliative Division serving. Who is Visiting Nurse Health System? Serving the Atlanta area for over 75 years, Visiting Nurse is a leading provider of home healthcare, long-term care at home, hospice, and palliative care services. Our dedicated and skilled clinicians help patients, and their loved ones receive care at home following an illness, surgery, or hospital stay. Our vision is to be the first choice for patients, families, payers, and other healthcare providers to select when they need healthcare services at home. We aim to achieve patient and employee satisfaction scores and clinical outcomes within the top 10 percent of all home healthcare providers in the

U.S. VNHS

is committed to investing in our strong community partnerships, coordinated care solutions, top-performing workforce, and innovative technologies to improve affordability throughout the healthcare continuum. We strive to be a financially strong organization where healthcare professionals prefer to work. About the

Position:

The Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with a physician in an active practice to deliver end of life care and palliative care. The person in this position also serves in a consultant role, acting as an advocate for area hospice programs and providing education for healthcare professionals. The purpose of this position is to provide a bridge between the hospitals and hospices causing improved care for all patients who are terminally ill and provide better management of hospice patients.

Minimum Qualifications:

Edu cation: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, and a Master’s degree in Nursing.

Licensure/Certifications:

Must hold a current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing.

Must be certified as either:

Gerontologic Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program, or the American Nurses Credentialing Center; or Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board or the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Preferred – Certificate of Added Qualification in gerontology, elder care or care of the older adult provided by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the American Nurses Credentialing Center or a national nurse practitioner certification board. Must be

CPR Certified Previous Experience:

Preferred – Minimum of two years in the management of Medicare patients. Previous experience with home-based medical care is a plus

Knowledge/Training:

Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and other funding source regulations as applied to home health care services. Demonstrates knowledge and competence in advanced practice clinical skills, including the nursing process and utilization management.

Computer Skills:

Must be familiar with general use and functions of the computer, such as, user names and password concepts; internet; e-mail; navigation of computer desktop or laptop, including starting programs, using files, and windows, effectively use navigation buttons and tool bars; ability to self-manage online HR services and online training programs

Transportation:

Must have reliable transportation. For more information, please visit our website: vnhs.org.