Position Summary: WARNING! IF YOU DO NOT FIND JOY IN SERVING OTHERS, STOP READING! If you are still reading CONGRATULATIONS, we’ve been looking for you! Bluebird Hospice is looking for an experienced Nurse Practitioner who will provide comprehensive hospice services in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act.
Note: All employees of Bluebird Hospice are required to submit and be cleared to work per each state’s specific
background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.
Qualifications
Education:
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Licenses/Certification:
Current nursing licensure in State.
Must have completed an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
Maintains controlled substances registration with state and federal authorities.
Experience:
Hospice Care: 1 years (Preferred)
Nursing: 1 years ()
Home Health: 1 year (Preferred)
Essential Functions
Nurse Practitioner provides hospice services including, but not limited to: complementing attending physician care; acting as a medical resource person to the IDG; performing face-to-face visits as needed; evaluating hospice eligibility as assigned in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team.; assuring that the patient receives appropriate measures to control uncomfortable symptoms.
Collaborating with the IDG to ensure that the needs of the patient are met.
Supporting clinical and administrative staff in providing compassionate quality care.
Ensuring that the patient meets the medical criteria for hospice admission based upon available diagnostic and prognostic indicators, related diagnosis(es) if any, current subjective and objective medical findings, current medication and treatment orders, information about the medical management of any of the patient’s conditions unrelated to the terminal illness.
Reviews clinical information, coordinates and oversees patient care in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners.
Ensuring the provision of direct medical services to patients either directly or through arrangements, as appropriate, in the absence of the patient’s attending physician.
Attending IDG conferences, as needed.
Participating in plan of care development and managing oversight of medications and treatment.
Documenting care provided in the patient’s clinical record providing evidence of progression of the end-stage-disease process.
Maintaining current knowledge of the latest research and trends in hospice care and pain/symptom management.
Working in a team approach with the IDG.
Participating in performance improvement programs, as indicated.
Reviewing and developing protocols for treatment and proposing the most current options for interventions.
Demonstrating knowledge in communications and counseling patient/family in dealing with end-of-life issues.
Participating in resolution of interpersonal conflict and issues of clinical and ethical concern.
Other Functions
Performs other tasks as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (Below are listed examples)
Experience with end of life care.
Maintains controlled substances registration with the state and federal authorities.
Ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to demonstrate self-confidence and positive attitude toward self and others and maintain commitment and enthusiasm to goal achievement.
Position requires deadlines and timelines required by governing and regulatory organizations.
Sitting, standing, stooping and walking, as well as telephone communication are . Face to face visits may entail moderate physical exertion and car travel.
Travel may be , by car or airplane to local, out-of-town or state seminars, conferences or meetings.
Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient’s condition and to perform and demonstrate patient care.
Adhering to regulations, standards and conditions of participation required by Medicare, accrediting body, and federal and state statutes governing the provision of services.
Core Values & Behaviors that Improve Lives
Demonstrates a culture of service and a commitment to being a “Force for Good” by improving lives.
Regularly exhibits behaviors that support the values of the company – Family, Ownership, Responsibility, Celebration, and Experience.
Work ethic reflects a passion for exceeding employee/client expectations.
Exhibits a commitment to results by looking for and recommending/implementing process for performance improvements.
Demonstrates commitment to interpersonal excellence through professional greetings, proper telephone and email/social media etiquette, common courtesy, a professional attitude and appearance.
Enriches the company culture by participating in company hosted and endorsed celebrations and events.
Recognizes the benefits of team collaboration. Shows respect for fellow employees by working together to get the job done.
Complies with company guidelines/policies, as well as governing state and federal laws and regulations. Seeks clarification of leaders when there are questions of policy or governing law.
Protects employee/patient/resident/client privacy and dignity.
Maintains positivity while interacting with co-workers, clients and guests at the company.
Disclaimer:
This description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work for this position. It is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities that may be periodically assigned.
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.