Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Overview

Hospice of Southern Maine, a nonprofit healthcare organization where every aspect of the care experience is considered, is searching for people who aspire to provide the highest quality experience to all and love learning as well as teaching. Our cultural environment is a balance of purposeful work providing extraordinary value that challenges you to reach your champion status.

We are seeking a per diem Nurse Practitioner to work at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. The Nurse Practitioner is responsible to provide medical services necessary to meet the needs of hospice patients, working in a collaborative model with physicians, primarily in a hospice inpatient setting. This position is also responsible to assure that HSM’s programs are effectively represented to patients, families, and others who have an interest in hospice through pre-assessments, information sharing and/or admissions in a patient’s home or health care facility.

• Provide medical services necessary to meet the needs of hospice patients, working in a collaborative model with physicians, primarily in a hospice inpatient setting.
• Represent HSM’s programs to patients, families, and others interested in hospice through pre-assessments, information sharing, and/or admissions in a patient’s home or health care facility.

• Completion of approved nurse practitioner program;
  Master’s preferred.
• Three or more years of experience in an inpatient or nursing facility, internal medicine or family practice environment required; experience in a hospice program preferred.
• Registered Nurse licensure, with current approval to practice as a Nurse Practitioner by the State of Maine; ARNP-CNP required; current certification through the ANCC or AANP.
• Proof of schedule II prescriptive authority.
• Valid driver’s license with an automobile that is insured and in good working order.
• BLS certification or the ability to obtain certification within the first 90 days of employment; certification must be kept active.
• Per diem Nurse Practitioner position.

Hospice of Southern Maine is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principles of equal employment opportunity. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act, the Maine Human Rights Act, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the Human Resources Office at  or by e-mail for assistance.

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Mail:

Human Resources Department
Hospice of Southern Maine
390 US Route One
Scarborough, ME 04074