Hospice Nurse Practitioner NP PRN

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:

Colbert, Lauderdale, Franklin, Marion and Lawrence 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.

Requirements:

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.