Per Visit Hospice Nurse Practitioner

The Nurse Practitioner is a registered professional nurse with advanced graduate education and clinical   training who provides comprehensive hospice services in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act   and under the supervision of a collaborating physician. The Nurse Practitioner provides hospice care   through the evaluation and assessment of the health history, health promotion, diagnosing medical   conditions, management of health problems by directing and developing the plan of care, prescribing   medications or treatments, coordinating and collaborating with patients, families, and other healthcare   practitioners.

Under the supervision of a physician, the nurse practitioner visits patients, completes   physical assessments, performs face to face assessments and evaluates hospice eligibility as assigned in   consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team. The nurse practitioner builds from the resources of   the community to plan and direct services to meet the need of individuals and families within their   homes and communities.
** DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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Complies with all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements in
** JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
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Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skill, problem solving skills,mathematical skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.

Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and/or   crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.

Cornerstone Home Health and Hospice is dedicated to providing a comprehensive array of services within the Home Health, Hospice, and Home Care healthcare industries. Our offerings encompass a wide range of personalized care delivered directly within patients' homes, tailored to meet their unique needs and preferences. Within the realm of Home Health, our services include skilled nursing care, medication management, wound care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and chronic disease management.

In the Hospice setting, we provide compassionate end-of-life care, pain management, symptom control, emotional and spiritual support for patients and their families during this sensitive time. Additionally, our Home Care services extend to assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, and medication reminders, enabling individuals to maintain their independence and quality of life in the comfort of their own homes.

Rooted in the belief of delivering life-changing service, we foster an environment centered on values like Ownership, Accountability, Celebration, Love, Intelligent Risk Taking, Passion for Learning, and prioritizing the Customer's needs. Through this ethos, we empower local agency leaders and caregivers to provide outstanding care to their communities, ensuring that compassionate care thrives in every home we serve.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.
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