HHH - Nurse Practitioner

Overview Position Overview:

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for performing face to face encounters with each hospice patient prior to the start of the 3rd benefit period and all subsequent re-certifications for the purpose of determining continuing eligibility for hospice care.

Territory:

Jackson, Marshall and Dekalb Counties Essential Job Functions:

Performs the face to face encounter within 30 calendar days prior to start of the 3rd benefit period and all subsequent re-cert periods as scheduled by the appropriate member of the administrative staff. Gathers and documents clinical findings to determine continued hospice eligibility. Shares the clinical findings with the hospice medical director. Attests in writing that he/she performed the face to face encounter and that these findings were provided to the certifying physician. Communicates with Clinical Director and RN Case Manager prior to visits as to pertinent details of patient's disease process and outcome of the actual face to face visit. May make patient consults and visits as appropriate and as requested. May attend interdisciplinary team meetings as appropriate. Provides inservice education as requested Maintains sound privacy and security practices and prevents privacy or security breaches. If breach occurs, takes corrective action. Why Join Our Team? Innovative technology to make your life easier Our care team work together to meet the needs of each patient Nationwide career opportunities where our leaders encourage advancements Our care teams enjoy the flexibility of getting to build rapport with patients to produce the best outcomes We know that our care teams make or break the organization's success!

Requirements:

Able to tolerate being physically active the entire working day. Able to transfer, lift and guard patients safely with appropriate level of assistance and without any likelihood of injury to the patient or self. Able to bend, stoop, squat and lift numerous times daily. Able to carry out fine motor and manual dexterity skills required to perform treatments/care for the assigned caseload. Mental acuity and judgment skills to adequately and safely perform job requirements and assure patient safety. Able to see and hear adequately in order to respond to auditory and visual needs and clinical indications of the assigned caseload. No medical problems that could endanger self or others if such should occur while providing patient care. Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English Must be able to travel Must be able to lift 50 pounds Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting Must be able to sit and climb stairs Must have visual and hearing acuity Must have strong sense of smell and touch Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport. Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases. Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases.

Preferred:

Current License as Nurse Practitioner in the State of Alabama. Minimum of one (1) year medical/surgical experience. Hospice/Home Health experience preferred. Acceptance and support of the hospice concept of care. Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in a variety of settings. Well organized with excellent time management skills, excellent assessment and problem solving skills; excellent communication skills. An understanding of Medicare regulations, and Joint Commission standards governing the delivery of hospice services. Current, valid Alabama Driver's License. Proof of automobile insurance coverage.