Palliative Nurse Practitioner; NP) Part-Time

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As the Palliative Nurse Practitioner, you will provide palliative medical services by managing the symptoms of acute and chronic conditions, assisting with communication and coordination of care and developing treatment plans. Care is provided at home and in other care settings which may include outpatient clinics, hospitals, assisted living, independent living, and skilled nursing facilities.

• Clinical Patient Care Management
  • Provides palliative care in home and clinical settings in collaboration with physicians and medical directors, following applicable protocols and laws
  • Performs Medicare-compliant assessments, schedules visits, and develops individualized care plans based on patient needs
  • Orders and reviews treatments and diagnostic tests, follows up on abnormal findings, and updates treatment plans in consultation with the collaborating physician
  • Completes consultation notes and required documentation accurately and promptly
  • Coordinates care across healthcare providers and facilities and supports collaboration, community outreach, and palliative care education
• Home Visit-Specific Standards
  • Conducts visits based on the patient's condition and individualized care plan
  • Contacts the collaborating physician or Medical Director when physician intervention or a major treatment change is needed
  • Provides physicians and referral sources with progress notes, test results, and medication changes upon request
  • Educates patients and families about disease progression and the treatment plan
• Medical Record Documentation
  • Completes medical records promptly and in compliance with applicable state and federal requirements
• Communication
  • Educates patients and families about when to contact the Nurse Practitioner
  • Maintains communication with the collaborating physician and healthcare team
  • Participates in required chart reviews and quality improvement with the collaborating physician and completes required documentation, including collaboration agreements and NP prescription reviews

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

• Master's degree or higher in Nursing
• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the state where services are provided
• Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
• Authorized to practice and prescribe as a Nurse Practitioner in the state where services are provided, when permitted by state and federal law. Must meet all requirements to prescribe Schedule II drugs, including any required collaboration agreement and DEA registration
• Medicare billing privileges as a Nurse Practitioner
• Meets state-specific physician-Nurse Practitioner collaboration requirements and provides copies of active collaboration agreements, guidelines, and protocols as required
• Maintains state-required insurance for Nurse Practitioner practice and prescribing or is eligible for coverage under the Company's group policy
• Current CPR certification
• 1+ years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or 3+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse in…