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Nurse Practitioner Hospice

LHC Group
Dayton, OH, United States
Full-time

We are hiring for a Nurse Practitioner in hospice.

This is a PRN / Per Diem position doing In-Home Visits for Hospice.

At Caretenders Hospice in Moraine, OH , A part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it : for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve it truly is all about helping people.

We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!

  • employee wellness programs
  • flexibility for true work-life balance
  • continuing education & career growth opportunities
  • company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals.

Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!

Responsibilities

The Hospice Nurse Practitioner provides consultation in palliative care, symptom management and supportive care to meet the needs of the Hospice patient as requested by the referring physician.

  • Makes face-to-face encounter visits within prescribed time limits to qualifying Hospice patients and reports clinical findings to the Hospice Medical Director
  • Consults with the Hospice Medical Director as needed, informs primary physician of recommended services, and collaborates with other physicians as needed.
  • Initiates and coordinates the plan of care. Documents problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient / family response to hospice care.

Collaborates with the patient / family, attending physician and other members of the IDG in providing patient and family care.

  • Instructs and supervises the patient / family in self-care techniques when appropriate.
  • Maintains accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition. Reports patient condition and any identified needs / issues to Administrator and Hospice Medical Director.

Qualifications

Experience Requirements

Minimum of five years nursing experience; clinical nursing care in oncology, hospice, geriatrics, intensive care preferred.

License Requirements

  • Current certification as a clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice.
  • Current certification by a national body such as ANCC, NBCHPN, or AANP.
  • Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
  • Current CPR certification required.

Additional State Specific Requirements

  • OH : For clinical nurse specialists with a master’s degree with a major in a clinical area of nursing from an institution accredited by a national or regional accrediting organization on or before December 31, 2000, certification is not required.
  • 24 days ago
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