Nurse Practitioner, Hospice; PRN

Job Description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Conduct in-home or facility-based visits to hospice patients for initial assessments, face-to-face visits, routine follow-up visits, and symptom management.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director or Associate Medical Director and the IDT to develop, implement, and revise individualized care plans.
• Provide expert pain and symptom management consistent with hospice philosophy and guidelines.
• Serve as a clinical resource to hospice nurses and other staff.
• Participate in IDT as needed.
• Educate patients and families on disease progression, end-of-life expectations and hospice treatment options.
• Document all patient care accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in on-call coverage as needed.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Location: Bryan, Texas

Shift: PRN- up 12 hours per week

Benefits: 403b Retirement and mileage reimbursement!

• Minimum 2 years of NP experience
• Master’s or Doctorial degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Texas
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (AGNP, FNP, or ANP preferred)
• Current DEA Registration and prescriptive authority in good standing;
• Valid Texas Driver’s License, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation are required