What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Nurse Practitioner position at Assured Hospice Care?
Assured Care was started in 1997 and has spent over 25 years providing exceptional care to the people of Michigan. As a family run business, we strive to provide the best care and treat everyone like they are part of our family.
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The Nurse Practitioner(NP), if providing Hospice care, functions as an extension of the Interdisciplinary Team(IDT) and hospice physician to provide routine recertification and emergency assessments, educational & evaluative services to meet the needs of the patients and their families. The NP helps the patient and family maintain their maximum level of comfort and coping. The NP flexes schedule to meet agency visit needs and may be asked to provide after-hours emergency visits and/or admissions.
The Nurse Practitioner(NP), if providing palliative care, provides palliative care for patients facing chronic, complex and/or life-threatening conditions at various locations within the flow of patient care. The NP provides assessments, educational and evaluative services to meet the needs of palliative care patients and their families. The NP provides care and support in collaboration with the primary care team; and ensures compliance with practice standards and codes.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
License/Certification:
- DEA License (Required)
- Nurse Practitioner (NP) (Required)
Work Location: On the road
