Job Summary
The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for delivering holistic, patient-focused care through conducting thorough clinical evaluations, managing symptoms, and performing in-person consultations within a hospice setting. This role necessitates collaboration with various interdisciplinary teams and physicians to develop and implement care plans while adhering to regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to evaluate patient health.
- Manage symptoms effectively to enhance patient comfort.
- Perform face-to-face visits in hospice care settings.
- Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Ensure all care plans comply with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
Qualifications
- A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a higher degree is required.
- Possession of a current Nurse Practitioner license and certification.
- Preferred: A minimum of two years’ experience in hospice, palliative care, or similar fields.
- Active DEA registration and prescriptive authority are necessary.
Gentiva Hospice provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
