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Nurse Practitioner NP

Bristol Hospice • Full-time • Frederick, CO, US • 4w ago

Job Details

Job Location: Ft Collins, CO - NOCO Frederick Office - Ft Collins, CO

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 Salary

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

On an Average day, you will:

Provide medical care, palliates, and manages terminal illness in compliance with the state nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physician
Completes 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
Manages health conditions and terminal illnesses by developing an individualized plan of care, prescribing medications and/or treatments, obtaining consultations or making referrals, and coordinating hospice care services
Completes 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. Provides clinical information to the hospice medical director for interpretation for eligibility for hospice recertification
Makes recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for certification and recertification for hospice care
Reviews clinical information, coordinates and oversees patient care in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners
Assures that patient receives appropriate measures to control symptoms, through collaboration with interdisciplinary team members
Reviews and develops protocols for treatment and proposes options for interventions based on the literature in collaboration with the collaborating physician
Consults the collaborating physician when the patient's plan of care is outside standardized practice and protocols
Communicates and collaborates with the interdisciplinary group to create, review and revise the patient's plan of care
Consults 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
Communicates with other community health practitioners to coordinate the plan of care
Attends and participates in hospice interdisciplinary group meetings
Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes, physical examination notes, assessment visit notes, medical orders, collaboration notes and other documentation in the medical record
Educates/counsels 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
Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient
Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care
Works 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
Serves as a nursing resource for consultation and education to members of the interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners in the community
Establishes, builds, and nurtures relationships with staff and community referral sources to facilitate program growth
Maintains knowledge of and compliance with current Medicare/Medicaid, state/federal rules and regulations for hospice services
Ensures compliance with the Medicare conditions of participation and other state regulations govern the provision of healthcare
Complies with all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements in accordance with federal, state, and organizational policies
Participates in organizational monitoring of the quality of medical services and quality improvement initiatives
Assumes responsibility for personal growth. Develops, maintains, and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance at seminars, conferences, and participation in continuing education and in-service classes
Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted assignments
Demonstrate knowledge in communication and counseling patient/family in dealing with end-of-life issues

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and accredited nurse practitioner program
Current nursing licensure in State and CPR certification
Accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by State.
Certification in a specialist area preferred; (e.g. Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN), Pediatrics or Geriatrics)
Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, mathematical skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
Prolonged or considerable walking or standing.
Able to lift, position and/or transfer patients.
Able to lift supplies and equipment
Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or crouching.
Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

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

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