What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner, Hospice (PRN) position at Acacia Health (Palliative, Home Health, & Hospice)?
Service Coverage Area: Coachella Valley, CA
Work Location: On the road
Job Types: Per visit
Pay rate: $150.00 per visit
About Acacia
We believe in a patient first approach. You must be compassionate and caring to work for this organization. We are more than just a team as we treat each other as family. If you are looking for a company that will treat you like family, then Acacia is for you. www.acaciahealth.net
Position Summary
The hospice Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse who provides hospice care under physician supervision, following state regulations. They assess patients, develop and manage care plans, prescribe treatments, and collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare teams. They also evaluate hospice eligibility and coordinate community resources to support patients and families in their homes.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work Location: On the road
Job Types: Per visit
Pay rate: $150.00 per visit
About Acacia
We believe in a patient first approach. You must be compassionate and caring to work for this organization. We are more than just a team as we treat each other as family. If you are looking for a company that will treat you like family, then Acacia is for you. www.acaciahealth.net
Position Summary
The hospice Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse who provides hospice care under physician supervision, following state regulations. They assess patients, develop and manage care plans, prescribe treatments, and collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare teams. They also evaluate hospice eligibility and coordinate community resources to support patients and families in their homes.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides medical care, palliates and manages terminal illness.
- Completes history and physical examinations by evaluating the patient’s medical condition and health history and ordering and interpreting results.
- Manage health conditions and terminal illnesses.
- Completes the hospice Face to Face visit requirements and (re)certification requirements prior to the third and subsequent hospice benefit periods.
- Document your findings in the EHR during your visit and complete all documentation by the end of your shift.
- Makes recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility certification & recertification.
- Reviews clinical information, coordinates and oversees patient care in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners.
- Assures that patient receives appropriate measures to control symptoms, through collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.
- Consults the collaborating physician when the patient’s plan of care is outside standardized practice and protocols.
- Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program & Masters Degree
- Current nursing license in California and CPR certification
- Minimum 1 year of hospice or palliative care experience
- Excellent observation, communication, problem solving skills, and nursing skills
- CA Driver license
- Bilingual, Spanish speaking preferred
Salary : $150
