Nurse Practitioner - PRN

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We are hiring a PRN Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team of clinical professionals who believe in making a difference in our patients’ lives.

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the provision of skilled nursing assessment, planning and provision of patient care in order to maximize the palliation of symptoms and determining eligibility for care. In addition, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible for identifying patient or family needs and providing supportive care and appropriate service in accordance with the interdisciplinary team plan of care and the policies and procedures of the agency.

• PRN at least 2 days a week
• Coverage area:
  Las Cruces & surrounding areas
• Palliative Care experience preferred

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs
• Work/life balance

• Assume primary responsibility for determining patient eligibility for care based on State, Federal guidelines.
• Obtain data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may impact patient and family’s needs and initiate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Initiate communication with the attending physician, other interdisciplinary staff members and other agencies for the purpose of admission or recertification for care and coordinating optimal care.
• Effectively utilize resources to assist in meeting the patient’s needs.
• Provide regular visits to reassess the patient’s eligibility, needs, and update the plan of care.
• Perform therapeutic, preventative, and rehabilitative nursing procedures as directed by the attending physician.
• Perform initial assessment of individuals referred for care, determine their eligibility based on criteria and perform admission of the patient.
• Maintain an accurate clinical record through the time of preparation of care plans and clinical and progress notes.
• Maintain regular communication with all members of the interdisciplinary team, advising physician and nursing supervisor to any changes in the patient’s condition or needs as well as potential problems or issues.
• Provide effective teaching to family, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care for the patient.

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program.
• Palliative care experience preferred.
• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice.
• Minimum of two years of varied work experience as a professional nurse.
• Must possess current CPR Certification.
• Demonstrated skill in nursing practices and clinical judgments.
• Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment.
• Ability to cope with family emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles.
• Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to complete job responsibilities.
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver’s license, and appropriate automobile insurance; or ability to take public transportation.