Nurse Practitioner

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the provision of skilled nursing assessment, planning and provision of patient care in order to maximize the palliation of symptoms and determine eligibility for care. In addition, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible for identifying patient or family needs and providing supportive care and appropriate service in accordance with the interdisciplinary team plan of care and the policies and procedures of the agency.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCIES:

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice
• Minimum of two years of varied work experience as a professional nurse
• Palliative care experience preferred but not required
• Must possess current CPR Certification
• Demonstrate skill in nursing practices and clinical judgments
• Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment
• Ability to cope with family emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles
• Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to complete job responsibilities
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license, and appropriate automobile insurance; or ability to take public transportation

We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability)
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs
• Work/life balance

What You’ll Do:

• Care for both palliative and primary care patients in their home
• Prescribe medications including controlled substances to the extent delegated and licensed, in accordance with state law.
• Order and interpret laboratory and other diagnostic tests within the scope of professional practice.
• Order treatments and durable medical equipment as indicate
• Assume primary responsibility for determining patient eligibility for care based on State, Federal guidelines.
• Initiate and maintain regular communication with interdisciplinary staff members and other agencies for the purpose of admission or recertification for care and coordinating optimal care.
• Effectively utilize resources to assist in meeting the patient’s needs
• Provide regular visits to reassess the patient’s eligibility, needs, and update the plan of care
• Perform therapeutic, preventative, and rehabilitative nursing procedures
• Perform initial assessment of individuals referred for care, determine their eligibility based on criteria and perform admission of the patient
• Maintain an accurate clinical record through the timely preparation of care plans and clinical and progress notes
• Provide effective teaching to family, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care for the patient
• Share in providing 24 hour/7 day a week coverage to patients and families as necessary

Text 8487 to 505-806-1865 to apply

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