What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at Allelon Hospice?
Mission Statement:
We will serve our patients and their family by providing for their physical, emotional, and spiritual comfort. We will serve our team members by shepherding them with the values and attitudes of Cura-HPC.
Company Overview:
Our company may not be for everyone... If you’re not a fan of collaboration, or not compassionate about caring for others, then we’re probably not the right fit for you. But if you have a big heart, a desire to care for and to improve the lives of others, then we’d love to hear from you.
It is our mission to shepherd our employees. We value family, faith, relationships, professional goals, personal goals, and work/life balance. We are creating a company culture that you will value.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
Other Perks:
Flexible schedule
Team based care model with an interdisciplinary care team comprised of palliative care trained APCs, nurses, social workers and chaplains
Strong and compassionate team environment
Mission minded culture
Check out our AMAZING benefits for full-time employees….
Paid time off and holiday pay
Great BCBS medical plans with low deductible options; company pays majority of premiums
Dental, vision and AFLAC plans available
$15,000 in life insurance paid by the employer
Family and Christ focused work culture
Employee appreciation events
Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
Accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by State. In good standing with the OIG
Will need to be available to meet the regulatory requirements of the face-to-face schedule. This includes urgent requests for admissions.
Serve as an educational resource to the hospice staff, patients and families as needed
Salary : $15,000
