Nurse Practitioner, Hospice

Assisted is an exciting place to be right now as we are experiencing tremendous growth!

We are looking for a per diem Nurse Practitioner for our Hospice Department in Ventura.

We have about 15-20 face-to-face visits per month: $150 per visit + $11 for mileage

Assisted offers great and rewarding career opportunities, making a difference in the lives of people.
Join our team and love what you do!
Help others. Make a difference. Be proud.

Assisted Offers Our Employees a Unique Employment Package:

• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits package.
• Company matched 401K (up to 6% of your annual salary can be matched)
• A very generous referral bonus – earn up to $600* per referral.
• We’ll empower you to reach your highest levels of personal and professional development by providing up to $6,000* tuition education reimbursement.
• Vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays package*

*Internal policy provides detailed information regarding these benefits. Full policy is provided upon request.
JOB SUMMARY
The Hospice/PC Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a master’s prepared advance practice registered nurse licensed in the state of California. The NP utilizes assessment and health care management skills in conjunction with the AHH Standardized Procedures and the collegial physician-nurse practitioner relationship to meet the health care needs of seriously or terminally ill patients. The NP provides expertise in hospice and palliative care as a nursing team leader and member of the interdisciplinary team.  The NP is responsible for providing guidance and leadership to the team providing palliative care.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under AHH Standardized procedures for Nurse Practitioners, provides medical care to seriously or terminally ill patients in conformance with the patient’s IDG plan of care and collaboration with the attending MD and Medical Director:
  • Performs history and physical exams
  • Diagnoses and treats medical problems
  • Orders and interprets diagnostic and laboratory tests, as appropriate
  • Educates and counsels individuals, families and groups
  • Facilitates appropriate health maintenance activities (limited immunizations)

• Provides the skilled nursing services necessary to adhere to the patient’s plan of care developed by the IDG including the patient’s physician and family
• Ensures adherence to the plan of care for every patient/family assigned to the team
• Performs assessment and identifies the patient’s and family’s physical, psychosocial, environmental, safety and developmental needs and individualizes the patient’s plan of care based on the needs identified
• Assesses all aspects of the patient’s pain and develops an individualized pain management plan
• Anticipates prevents and treats undesirable symptoms, secondary symptoms and other comfort needs
• Supports, instructs, and educates the patient, family, caregivers and facility staff as necessary to meet the patients needs
• Documents problems, nursing assessments, appropriate goals, care provided, care interventions and patient and family outcomes achieved from intervention and care provided
• Maintains the dignity and supports the unique beliefs of the dying patient and their family
• Provides holistic, family-centered care across treatment settings to improve quality of life
• Performs duties consistent with the Nursing Practice Act including the Standards of Competent Performance
• Directs the use of medical supplies and equipment to ensure patient safety
• Responsible for supervising RN, CHHA and LVN services as required by law and licensure and agency policy

• Appropriately consults with supervising physician or agency medical director on patient care management
• Complies with regulatory agencies governing hospice
• Documents care in conformance with agency policy. Submits all documentation within appropriate timeframes
• Acts as a mentor for the organization’s clinical staff and affiliated nursing and medical students
• Participates in provider and administrative On-Call rotations as appropriate
• Participates in Interdisciplinary group
• Protects patient’s rights to confidentiality and privacy in all interactions
• Portrays a professional appearance and maintains professional conduct at all times
• Facilitates excellence in clinical services and acts as a role model for customer service
• Supports the mission and goals of the Agency
• Maintains all required licenses and certifications and maintains professional growth and development
• Abides by Agency policies and procedures
• Accepts other reasonable duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Must have visual and hearing acuity to met patient care needs. Must have clear verbal communication skills. Must be able to read, write and speak English, fluently. May be exposed to minor hazards/communicable diseases. Physically active walking, standing, climbing, patient positioning, gait and transfer assisting.  Must not have any back lifting/moving restrictions. Automobile travel from patient to patient is required and must provide proof of automobile insurance upon hire and at each renewal and maintain a safe driving record.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Licensed/Certified by the Board of Registered Nursing in the State of California to practice as a Nurse Practitioner
• At least two years’ experience in the hospice/ palliative care field.  HPNA & AACN certification preferred
• Care competency per skills checklist, current CPR, TB and health clearance
• Working knowledge of CMS standards and other regulatory requirements