Hospice Nurse Practitioner NP PRN

Requisition #:219278

Location:Decatur, AL 35603

Category:Nursing

Salary:$50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Position Details

Position Overview:

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for performing face to face encounters with each hospice patient prior to the start of the 3rd benefit period and all subsequent re-certifications for the purpose of determining continuing eligibility for hospice care.

PRN visits needed for Morgan, Lawrence, and Winston Counties

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs the face to face encounter within 30 calendar days prior to start of the 3rd benefit period and all subsequent re-cert periods as scheduled by the appropriate member of the administrative staff.
• Gathers and documents clinical findings to determine continued hospice eligibility.
• Shares the clinical findings with the hospice medical director.
• Attests in writing that he/she performed the face to face encounter and that these findings were provided to the certifying physician.
• Communicates with Clinical Director and RN Case Manager prior to visits as to pertinent details of patient's disease process and outcome of the actual face to face visit.
• May make patient consults and visits as appropriate and as requested.
• May attend interdisciplinary team meetings as appropriate.
• Provides inservice education as requested
• Maintains sound privacy and security practices and prevents privacy or security breaches. If breach occurs, takes corrective action.

Why Join Our Team?

• Innovative technology to make your life easier
• Our care team work together to meet the needs of each patient
• Nationwide career opportunities where our leaders encourage advancements
• Our care teams enjoy the flexibility of getting to build rapport with patients to produce the best outcomes
• We know that our care teams make or break the organization's success

Required:

• Current License as Nurse Practitioner in the State of Alabama.
• Minimum of one (1) year medical/surgical experience. Hospice/Home Health experience preferred.
• Acceptance and support of the hospice concept of care.
• Current, valid Alabama Driver's License.
• Proof of automobile insurance coverage.

Comprehensive Benefits (Full-time positions)

Aveanna offers benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work, including:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance for your fur babies
• 401(k) with Company match
• Vacation time, Sick time, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition discounts
• Free continuing education units (CEUs) for nurses
• Employee Assistance Program and Employee Relief Fund
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Our Mission

Our mission is to revolutionize the way homecare is delivered, one patient at a time. We are committed to innovation, clinical excellence, and compassionate care-because outcomes improve when care is personal. Join the revolution and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families every day.

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

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