Hospice Nurse Practitioner NP PRN

Aveanna Healthcare

  • Decatur, AL
  • $50.00-60.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Requisition #:207421Location:Decatur, AL 35601Category:NursingSalary:$50.00 - $60.00 per hourPosition DetailsPosition Overview:The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for performing face to face encounters with each hospice patient prior to the start of the 3rd benefit period and all subsequent re-certifications for the purpose of determining continuing eligibility for hospice care.PRN visits needed for Morgan, Lawrence, and Winston CountiesEssential Job Functions:
  • Performs the face to face encounter within 30 calendar days prior to start of the 3rd benefit period and all subsequent re-cert periods as scheduled by the appropriate member of the administrative staff.
  • Gathers and documents clinical findings to determine continued hospice eligibility.
  • Shares the clinical findings with the hospice medical director.
  • Attests in writing that he/she performed the face to face encounter and that these findings were provided to the certifying physician.
  • Communicates with Clinical Director and RN Case Manager prior to visits as to pertinent details of patient's disease process and outcome of the actual face to face visit.
  • May make patient consults and visits as appropriate and as requested.
  • May attend interdisciplinary team meetings as appropriate.
  • Provides inservice education as requested
  • Maintains sound privacy and security practices and prevents privacy or security breaches. If breach occurs, takes corrective action.
Why Join Our Team?
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  • Our care team work together to meet the needs of each patient
  • Nationwide career opportunities where our leaders encourage advancements
  • Our care teams enjoy the flexibility of getting to build rapport with patients to produce the best outcomes
  • We know that our care teams make or break the organization's success
Required:
  • Current License as Nurse Practitioner in the State of Alabama.
  • Minimum of one (1) year medical/surgical experience. Hospice/Home Health experience preferred.
  • Acceptance and support of the hospice concept of care.
  • Current, valid Alabama Driver's License.
  • Proof of automobile insurance coverage.
As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

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