Nurse Practitioner- PRN

Job Title:

Nurse Practitioner -

Hospice Job Type:

PRN Status Job Location:

Jackson, TN We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join our Hospice team. Come make a difference in the Jackson area and surrounding communities! At AseraCare Hospice, our employees enjoy:

• Opportunities to build trusted relationships and connections while providing care to patients.
• To be valued and respected by patients and their families.
• A sense of security, incredible team support, and flexibility for work-life balance.
• Leadership development opportunities - we value internal advancement in areas of interest to our employees.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Nurse Practitioner serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team, and provides comprehensive hospice services in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act. Under the supervision of a collaborating physician, the nurse practitioner visits patients, completes physical assessments, performs face-to-face assessments and evaluates hospice eligibility as assigned in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team. The nurse practitioner 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.

A few position highlights include:

• Communicate significant findings, problems, changes in condition or environment to the clinical manager/attending physician and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Complete face to face encounters and assess the following: disease related changes, decline in function, adherence and effectiveness of pain and symptom regimen, the patient and family coping mechanisms and quality of life.
• Order and review appropriate lab, x-rays, EKG's and other diagnostic procedures for palliation and treatment of the terminal disease as dictated by the patient's condition and document the treatment plan accordingly and review results with collaborating physician.
• Make referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the patient's needs.

THE MUST HAVES

• Current unencumbered Nurse Practitioner license in the state where services are rendered.
• Minimum of one (1) year of NP experience, or at least one (1) year as a Hospice RN in the last three (3) years.
• Must have the authority to prescribe as a nurse practitioner in the state where services are provided. Must have obtained Medicare billing privileges as a nurse practitioner.
• Must meet physician-nurse practitioner restrictive collaborative requirements specific to state assigned to work and supply a copy of all active collaborating physician agreements and indicate whether these will be transferable to your employment.
• Current CPR certification, driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Must be able to reliably commute to multiple patient residences daily within the geographic area assigned.

Full-Time Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Pre-Tax Savings Accounts, and ancillary benefits
• 100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Paid Time Off plan and 6 paid holidays annually
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• 401K Retirement Plan & Employer Match AseraCare Hospice, formerly part of LHC Group, is joining the Pennant family, bringing added resources and collaboration while maintaining our commitment to staff and patients.

This full-time, direct position with LHC Group will report to and be managed by Pennant. The Pennant Group, Inc. operates healthcare services through independent subsidiaries.

Learn more at http:

//www.pennantgroup.com.

Work Location:

On the road