Nurse Practitioner - NP

The Choice Hospice Nurse Practitioner is a passionate provider and hospice advocate- a proven clinician responsible for helping shepherd the care of the seriously ill. The ideal candidate will have a personality type that is predispositioned to thrive in an unstructured environment and is ok with reacting to patient needs while being a supportive team member with excellent ability to communicate with team members. 

As a Hospice Nurse Practitioner, you will

* Collaborates with the IDG in assuring appropriate evaluation and palliative treatment of terminal disease.

* Consults with and educates the patient/family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care. Provides training to other staff as needed.

* Perform Face-to-Face visits at the patient's place of residence.

* Interacts with attending and consulting physicians as necessary regarding palliative care, in collaboration with hospice physicians. 

* Provides clinical assessment results to hospice physician after making face-to-face encounters with patients, as assigned.

* Keeps up with and maintains education/knowledge in pharmacology and palliative medicine. 

* Knowledgeable of hospice criteria.

Requirements

* Current STATE RN and Advanced Practice Nurse License

* Valid Driver’s License

* Valid Auto Insurance

* AHA CPR Certification

* HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred