What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Nurse Practitioner position at A Path of Care Hospice?
A Path of Care Hospice of Lawton, OK is looking to hire a PRN Nurse Practitioner. Are you looking for a job that offers flexible hours and meaningful work? Do you want an opportunity to build a career in the healthcare industry? Would you like to join a home health care company that strives to make a difference in the lives of both its patients and employees? If so, please read on!
This Nurse Practitioner position earns a competitive wage. We also offer a 401(k) and schedule flexibility. If this sounds like the right nursing aide opportunity in healthcare for you, apply today!
ABOUT A PATH OF CARE HOSPICE
A Path of Care Hospice offers skilled care and support to our patients so they can live safely and independently in their own homes. We work directly with doctors to develop individualized care plans that our nurses, therapists, and aids follow to ensure our patients receive the best care possible to heal. In every interaction with our customers, we strive to demonstrate CARE, which stands for our core values of credibility, accountability, responsiveness, and empathy. To gain the trust and confidence of our patients, we work hard to show our competence and assume personal responsibility for our actions. We recognize that lives may be dependent on our willingness and ability to respond quickly, which is why we strive to understand the special needs of our patients and bring sunshine to their lives.
Our high quality of care would not be possible without the exceptional team we have working for us. They work hard to uphold our values and ensure that each patient is taken care of according to their individual needs. To show our appreciation, we work hard to create a supportive and fulfilling environment that helps our employees grow professionally and create long-lasting careers they can take pride in.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A NURSE PRACTITIONER
As a Nurse Practitioner in healthcare, you play an essential role in the medical component of the hospice program including visits, physical examinations, Face to Face visits and documentation. Other responsibilities you partake in is collaborating with the Administrator/Director and Medical Director and other health professionals in developing formal patient care policies.
In addition, you will work closely with the Patient care Coordinator to ensure care is delivered in accordance with acceptable standards of practice, meet patient and family needs, and is in compliance with applicable rules and regulations. When needed, you will provide guidance to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) Medical Director and Ethics Committee in the resolution of conflict and ethical issues. When necessary, you can help with Helps manage, review and respond to federal, state or local surveys and inspections. Helps develop in-service and other education programs and materials for other professional staff. You love having a job that allows you to help others, which is why you are perfect for this Nurse Practitioner position!
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A NURSE PRACTITIONER
- Must be a Nurse Practitioner legally authorized to practice in the State of Oklahoma and have a license free of sanctions.
- Work experience in geriatrics, palliative medicine or other relevant field of medicine.
- Work experience in a certified hospice program experience preferred.
- The Nurse Practitioner works in the field 95% of the time with frequent bending, stooping, sitting, standing and walking.
WORK SCHEDULE
This full-time Nurse Practitioner position works flexible hours from Monday to Friday.
READY TO JOIN OUR HEALTHCARE TEAM?
We understand your time is valuable, so we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this Home Health position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
Location: 73505