Hospice Nurse Practitioner – PRN Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama
Tallo's Job Summary: The Hospice Nurse Practitioner PRN position at Affinity Hospice in Birmingham, AL offers an estimated salary of $99K-$122K a year with benefits including fuel card, paid holidays, health insurance, and more. The Nurse Practitioner will provide palliative care to patients, collaborate with physicians, and conduct Face to Face encounters with hospice patients. Minimum qualifications include a current nursing license, Nurse Practitioner certification, CPR certification, and excellent communication skills.
Job Description
Hospice Nurse Practitioner•PRN Affinity Hospice•3.5
Birmingham, AL Job Details PRN Estimated:
$99K•$122K a year 19 hours ago Benefits Fuel card Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Qualifications CPR Certification Certified Nurse Practitioner Mid-level Driver’s License Communication skills
Full Job Description Job Description:
About Us:
Affinity Hospice is one of the fastest growing, privately held hospice organizations in the country. We are passionate about giving exceptional care to our hospice patients and their families. We believe the care we provide truly matters and we would love to have you join our nationally recognized team!
What We Offer:
Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Time, and Holiday Pay Gas Card Program and Car Maintenance Stipend Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision and more) for full-time employees 401K Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees Internal Company Advancement Free end of life training
Position Summary:
The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner is a member of the hospice and palliative care medical team and works in collaboration with the physicians. The Nurse Practitioner actively delivers care to palliative care patients in a variety of settings. The Nurse Practitioner assists in the training of other members of the hospice and palliative care teams as well as other medical professionals. The Nurse Practitioner may also conduct Face to Face encounters with hospice patients on or before their 180-day recertification and for each subsequent 60-day recertification. Hours /
Schedule:
PRN; as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
Current unrestricted license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the state of employment Graduate of an approved Nurse Practitioner program Current unrestricted license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner by the Board of Nursing in the state of employment Current and continued CPR certification Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and use critical thinking skills Ability to manage emotional stresses effectively Valid driver’s license; reliable, insured, automobile for work travel Ability to bend, lift and stoop; ability to lift 25 pounds
Key Responsibilities:
Initiates palliative care consultations or appropriate hospice treatment plans for patients in all settings. This may include history, physical examination, interpretation of health data, prescribing medications in accordance with state law, ordering routine and diagnostic studies and collaborating with the physician as appropriate Consults with medical colleagues as needed, communicates about patient care provided and documents timely in Palliative Care EMR Provides patient with health education, counseling and referrals to other healthcare professionals and community resources when appropriate Provides follow-up care, determines effectiveness of the treatment plan, reassesses and changes the plan as needed Prepares and maintains accurate patient records, charts and documents to support sound medical practice and reimbursement for services provided Affinity Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
