Hospice Nurse Practitioner - PRN (Hiring Immediately)

Company : Compassus

Position Summary

The Hospice Nurse Practitioner - PRN is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S / he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. . The Nurse Practitioner, if providing palliative care, cares for patients facing chronic, complex, and / or life-threatening conditions at various locations within the flow of patient care. S / he provides assessments, disease and treatment education, and symptom management to meet the needs of palliative care patients and their families. The Hospice Nurse Practitioner - PRN helps the patient and family maintain their maximum level of comfort and coping. S / he provides care and support in collaboration with the PCP and specialists; and ensures compliance with practice standards and codes. S / he must collaborate appropriately with the assigned Compassus Medical Director. The Hospice Nurse Practitioner - PRN, if providing hospice care, functions as an extension of the medical director for the assigned interdisciplinary team (IDT) and hospice physician to provide routine recertification and emergency assessments, educational, and evaluative services to meet the needs of patients and their families. S / he helps the patient and family maintain their maximum level of comfort and coping. S / he may be required to provide both on call support and after-hours emergency visits and / or admissions.

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Performs routine and emergency assessments :
• Completes routine and emergency recertification visits on each patient entering their 3rd benefit period or beyond (including admissions and transfers).
• Completes routine and emergency assessments on each patient as indicated by departmental policy.
• Records observations, treatments, and other pertinent information.
• Communicates with Medical Director, Attending Physician, DCS and IDT as directed regarding findings from the visits and any measures to alleviate symptoms.
• Provides physical and emotional care to support the patient and family in period of crisis.
• Acts as the attending practitioner for patients who select them at admission, working with patient, family, IDT and physician on symptom management and an optimal end of life experience.
• Rotates into on call schedule when required with physician backup for admission certification.

Prevents Unwarranted Hospitalizations By Meeting Patient And Family Needs In The Home. In Our Programs That Serve Palliative Care, The Additional Following Outpatient Responsibilities Are Needed :

Collaborates / Communicates With Medical Director, Attending Physician, DCS, And IDT :

Educates Patient And Caregiver Regarding :

Performs other duties as assigned.

If Providing Hospice Face To Face Visits :

Performs routine and emergency assessments :

Performs other duties as assigned.

If Providing Palliative Care :

Performs routine and urgent assessments :

Collaborates / Communicates with Medical Director, attending Physician, hospital staff and IDT :

Educates Patient And Caregiver Regarding :

Supervises nurse trainees, including graduate and advance practice nurses in field placements.

Participates in supervision of other trainees, including medical students, residents, fellows, and social work and psychology trainees.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education And / or Experience

Skills

Language Skills : Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business c