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We are hiring for a Nurse Practitioner in hospice.
This is a PRN/Inconsistent position doing Home Visits for Hospice.Ā
Ā At West Virginia Hospice in Buckhannon, WV,Ā a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy theĀ meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families,Ā each other, and the communities we serveāit truly is all about helping people.Ā
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Ā We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!
- employee wellness programs
- flexibility for true work-life balanceĀ
- continuing education & career growth opportunities
- company-wide support & resources toĀ help you achieve your goals.Ā
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Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!
Ā The Hospice Nurse Practitioner provides consultation in palliative care, symptom management and supportive care to meet the needs of the Hospice patient as requested by the referring physician.
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- Makes face-to-face encounter visits within prescribed time limits to qualifying Hospice patients and reports clinical findings to the Hospice Medical Director
- Consults with the Hospice Medical Director as needed, informs primary physician of recommended services, and collaborates with other physicians as needed.
- Initiates and coordinates the plan of care. Documents problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice care. Collaborates with the patient/family, attending physician and other members of the IDG in providing patient and family care.
- Instructs and supervises the patient/family in self-care techniques when appropriate.
- Maintains accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition. Reports patient condition and any identified needs/issues to Administrator and Hospice Medical Director.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of five years nursing experience; clinical nursing care in oncology, hospice, geriatrics, intensive care preferred.
Ā License Requirements
- Current certification as a clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice.
- Current certification by a national body such as ANCC, NBCHPN, or AANP.
- Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.Ā
- Current CPR certification required.
License Desired
- Palliative Care ARNP preferred.
Ā Skill Requirements
- Knowledgeable regarding the interdisciplinary team concept.
