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Nurse Practitioner

Bristol Hospice • Full-time • Miami Lakes, FL, USA • $54 - $56 / hour • 1m ago

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Job Location: Bristol Hospice - North Miami - Miami Lakes, FL

Position Type: PRN

Salary Range: $54.00 - $56.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Description

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

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