Nurse Practitioner - Hospice

Description

First Choice Hospice / Jet Health is seeking a PRN (per diem) dedicated and professional Nurse Practitioner to join our team serving patients currently enrolled in our hospice services in the Boise, and surrounding areas, performing face-to-face visits.

Work life balance, flexible schedule, autonomy, and competitive compensation!

Primary functions are to assist in overseeing the clinical care and treatment of patients and families; consult with the patients’ attending physician, in consultation with the hospice physician; provide clinical direction to the interdisciplinary group to ensure quality care.

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• Licensure: Current State license as a Registered Nurse and as an Advanced Practice Nurse. Current Driver’s License.
• Experience: Two years' experience as an APN, clinical care setting preferred; hospice or home health preferred.
• Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacology, palliative care, and end-of-life. Good interpersonal skills.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
• On-call requirement: 1-2 weeks a month.

• Collaborate with the IDG in assuring appropriate evaluation and palliative treatment of terminal disease.
• Consult with and assist in the IDG’s development of patient/family plan of care to assure quality care is provided.
• Consult and educate the patient/family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care. Provide training to other staff as needed.
• Perform and document visits to patient/family based on plan of care and patient/family need.
• Interact with attending and consulting physicians as necessary regarding palliative care, in collaboration with hospice physician.
• Consult and provide education to other IDG members on a PRN basis for clinical issues relating to palliation.
• Actively participate in the IDG. Communicate effectively, timely, and appropriately at all times.
• Inform physicians and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention while evaluating patient/family response to care.

Works in patients’ homes in various conditions, possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; the ability to work a flexible schedule; the ability to travel locally; exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.

• Face-to-face per visit rate.
• Additional monthly stipend paid for on-call, attending IDG meetings, documentation etc.
• Mileage reimbursement.

Entry level

Part-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care