Nurse Practitioner

Do you have a heart for hospice?

Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We believe all patients and families entrusted in our care deserve the highest level of compassion, respect, and quality of care.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a registered professional nurse with advanced graduate education and clinical training who provides comprehensive hospice services in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act and under the supervision of a collaborating physician. The NP provides hospice care through the evaluation and assessment of the health history, health promotion, diagnosing medical conditions; management of health problems by directing and developing the plan of care, prescribing medications or treatments, and coordinating and collaborating with patients, families, and other healthcare practitioners. This position, under the supervision of a physician, visits patients, completes physical assessments, performs face-to-face assessments, and evaluates hospice eligibility as assigned in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team. The NP 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.

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

• Mileage Reimbursement

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and more

• HSA & 401(k) available

• PTO and Paid Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Provide medical care, palliate and manage terminal illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physician

Complete history and physical examinations by evaluating the patient's medical condition and health history, ordering and interpreting results from laboratory and diagnostic tests or procedures, diagnosing health conditions and documents the

findings in the patient's medical record

Manage health conditions and terminal illness by developing an individualized plan of

care, prescribing medications and/or treatments, obtaining consultations or making

referrals and coordinating hospice care services

Complete the hospice face to face visit requirements prior to the third and subsequent

hospice benefit periods to assess hospice eligibility based on the hospice conditions of

participation and the local coverage determinations

Provide clinical information to the hospice medical director for interpretation of eligibility

for hospice recertification

Make recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for

certification and recertification for hospice care

Review clinical information, coordinate and oversee patient care in consultation with the

hospice interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners

Assure that patient receives appropriate measures to control symptoms, through

collaboration with interdisciplinary team members

Review and develop protocols for treatment and propose options for interventions

based on the literature in collaboration with the collaborating physician

Consult the collaborating physician when the patient's plan of care is outside

standardized practice and protocols

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary group to create, review and revise the patient's

plan of care

Consult with the patient's attending physician, the hospice medical director and other

healthcare practitioners regarding the patient's eligibility for hospice care, ongoing care

needs and medical management related to the patient's terminal condition

Communicate with other community health practitioners to coordinate the plan of care

Attend and participate in hospice interdisciplinary group meetings

Complete, maintain and submit accurate and relevant clinical notes, physical

examination notes, assessment visit notes, medical orders, collaboration notes and

other documentation in the medical record

Educate/counsel patients, families, and/or caregivers as to preventative care, medical

problems, psychological problems, and spiritual problems in conjunction with the

interdisciplinary team to meet the total needs of patients

Provide and maintain a safe environment for the patient

Assist the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity

of care

Work in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group to

identify the goals of care and meet the care needs of the patient and family/caregiver

Serve as a nursing resource for consultation and education to members of the

interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners in the community

Establish, build and nurture relationships with staff and community referral sources to

facilitate program growth

Maintain knowledge of and compliance with current Medicare/Medicaid, state/federal

rules and regulations for hospice services

Ensure compliance with the Medicare conditions of participation and other state

regulations governing the provision of healthcare

Comply with all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

requirements in accordance with federal, state and organizational policies

Participate in organizational monitoring of the quality of medical services and quality

improvement initiatives

Assume responsibility for personal growth; develop, maintain and upgrade professional

knowledge and practice skills through attendance at seminars, conferences and

participation in continuing education and in-service classes

Fulfill the obligation of requested and/or accepted assignments

Demonstrate knowledge in communication and counseling patient/family in dealing with

end-of-life issues

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Must comply with company policies, procedures and processes in addition to Hospice

rules and regulations

Must be dependable and flexible in work schedule

Must comply with harassment and discrimination policies

Must foster good working relationships

Must be able to read, write and speak in English

Must be a licensed driver with licensed automobile that is insured in accordance with

organization/state requirements and is in good working order

Must be willing to submit to a criminal background check as well as a drug/alcohol

screening upon hire and periodically thereafter

Must possess and maintain CPR certification

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program

Must have current nursing licensure in State

Must have a master's degree with a minimum of one (1) year Nurse Practitioner experience and a minimum of one (1) year hospice or palliative care experience

Must have accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by the State

Certification in a specialist area preferred; (e.g. Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN), Pediatrics or Geriatrics)

Bristol Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-verify