Agape Hospice
The Nurse Practitioner is
a registered professional nurse with advanced graduate education and clinical
training who provides comprehensive hospice services in compliance with the
state Nurse Practice Act and under the supervision of a collaborating
physician. He / She provides hospice care through the evaluation and assessment
of the health history, health promotion, diagnosing medical conditions,
management of health problems by directing and developing the plan of care,
prescribing medications or treatments, coordinating and collaborating with
patients, families and other healthcare practitioners. Under the supervision of
a physician, the nurse practitioner visits patients, completes physical
assessments, performs face to face assessments and evaluates hospice
eligibility as assigned in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary
team. The nurse practitioner builds from the resources of the community to plan
and direct services to meet the need of individuals and families within their
homes and communities.
ESSENTIAL
JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care
1. Provides
medical care, palliates and manages terminal illness in compliance with the
state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physician.
2. Completes
history and physical examinations, by evaluating the patient's medical
condition and health history, ordering and interpreting results from laboratory
and diagnostic tests or procedures, diagnosing health conditions and documents
the findings in the patient's medical record.
3. Manages
health conditions and terminal illnesses by developing an individualized plan
of care, prescribing medications and / or treatments, obtaining consultations
or making referrals and coordinating hospice care services.
4. Completes
the hospice face to face visit requirements prior to the third and subsequent
hospice benefit periods to assess hospice eligibility based on the hospice
conditions of participation and the local coverage determinations. Provides
clinical information to the hospice medical director for interpretation for
eligibility for hospice recertification.
5. Makes
recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility
for certification and recertification for hospice care.
6. Reviews
clinical information, coordinates and oversees patient care in consultation
with the hospice interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners.
7. Assures
that patient receives appropriate measures to control symptoms through
collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.
8. Reviews
and develops protocols for treatment and proposes options for interventions
based on the literature in collaboration with the collaborating physician.
9. Consults
the collaborating physician when the patient's plan of care is outside
standardized practice and protocols.
Communication
1. Communicates
and collaborates with the interdisciplinary group to create, review and
revise the patient's plan of care.
2. Consults
with the patient's attending physician, the hospice medical director and other
needs and medical management related to the patient's terminal
condition.
3. Communicates
with other community health practitioners to coordinate the plan of care.
4. Attends
and participates in hospice interdisciplinary group meetings.
5. Completes,
maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes, physical
examination notes, assessment visit notes, medical orders, collaboration notes
and other documentation in the medical record.
6. Educates/counsels
patients, families, and/or caregivers as to preventative care, medical
problems, psychological problems, and spiritual problems in conjunction with
the interdisciplinary team to meet the total needs of patients.
7. Provides
and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
8. Assists
the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity
of care.
9. Works in
cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group to
identify the goals of care and meet the care needs of the patient and
family/caregiver.
10. Serves as a nursing
resource for consultation and educations to members of the interdisciplinary
team and other healthcare practitioners in the community.
11. Establishes, builds
and nurtures relationships with staff and community referral sources to
facilitate program growth.
Additional Duties
1. Maintains
knowledge of and compliance with current Medicare/Medicaid, state/federal rules
and regulations for hospice services
2. Ensures
compliance with the Medicare conditions of participation and other state
regulations govern the provision of healthcare.
3. Complies
with all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
requirements in accordance with federal, state and organizational policies.
4. Participates
in organizational monitoring of the quality of medical services and quality
improvement initiatives.
5. Assumes
responsibility for personal growth. Develops, maintains and upgrades
professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance at seminars,
conferences and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.
6. Fulfills
the obligation of requested and/or accepted assignments.
7. Demonstrate
knowledge in communication and counseling patient/family in dealing with
end-of-life issues
POSITION
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Graduation
from an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
2. Current
nursing licensure in State and CPR certification.
3. Master's
degree with a minimum of one (1) year Nurse Practitioner experience and a
minimum of one (1) year hospice or palliative care experience.
4. Accreditation
from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by
State.
5. Certification
in a specialist area preferred; (e.g. Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN),
Pediatrics or Geriatrics).
6. Excellent
observation, verbal and written communication skill, problem solving skills,
mathematical skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
7. Prolonged
or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position and / or transfer
patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping,
bending, kneeling and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform
required nursing skills.
8. Must be
a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with
state/or organization requirements and is in good working order. Work schedule
Other
a registered professional nurse with advanced graduate education and clinical
training who provides comprehensive hospice services in compliance with the
state Nurse Practice Act and under the supervision of a collaborating
physician. He / She provides hospice care through the evaluation and assessment
of the health history, health promotion, diagnosing medical conditions,
management of health problems by directing and developing the plan of care,
prescribing medications or treatments, coordinating and collaborating with
patients, families and other healthcare practitioners. Under the supervision of
a physician, the nurse practitioner visits patients, completes physical
assessments, performs face to face assessments and evaluates hospice
eligibility as assigned in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary
team. The nurse practitioner builds from the resources of the community to plan
and direct services to meet the need of individuals and families within their
homes and communities.
ESSENTIAL
JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care
1. Provides
medical care, palliates and manages terminal illness in compliance with the
state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physician.
2. Completes
history and physical examinations, by evaluating the patient's medical
condition and health history, ordering and interpreting results from laboratory
and diagnostic tests or procedures, diagnosing health conditions and documents
the findings in the patient's medical record.
3. Manages
health conditions and terminal illnesses by developing an individualized plan
of care, prescribing medications and / or treatments, obtaining consultations
or making referrals and coordinating hospice care services.
4. Completes
the hospice face to face visit requirements prior to the third and subsequent
hospice benefit periods to assess hospice eligibility based on the hospice
conditions of participation and the local coverage determinations. Provides
clinical information to the hospice medical director for interpretation for
eligibility for hospice recertification.
5. Makes
recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility
for certification and recertification for hospice care.
6. Reviews
clinical information, coordinates and oversees patient care in consultation
with the hospice interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners.
7. Assures
that patient receives appropriate measures to control symptoms through
collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.
8. Reviews
and develops protocols for treatment and proposes options for interventions
based on the literature in collaboration with the collaborating physician.
9. Consults
the collaborating physician when the patient's plan of care is outside
standardized practice and protocols.
Communication
1. Communicates
and collaborates with the interdisciplinary group to create, review and
revise the patient's plan of care.
2. Consults
with the patient's attending physician, the hospice medical director and other
needs and medical management related to the patient's terminal
condition.
3. Communicates
with other community health practitioners to coordinate the plan of care.
4. Attends
and participates in hospice interdisciplinary group meetings.
5. Completes,
maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes, physical
examination notes, assessment visit notes, medical orders, collaboration notes
and other documentation in the medical record.
6. Educates/counsels
patients, families, and/or caregivers as to preventative care, medical
problems, psychological problems, and spiritual problems in conjunction with
the interdisciplinary team to meet the total needs of patients.
7. Provides
and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
8. Assists
the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity
of care.
9. Works in
cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group to
identify the goals of care and meet the care needs of the patient and
family/caregiver.
10. Serves as a nursing
resource for consultation and educations to members of the interdisciplinary
team and other healthcare practitioners in the community.
11. Establishes, builds
and nurtures relationships with staff and community referral sources to
facilitate program growth.
Additional Duties
1. Maintains
knowledge of and compliance with current Medicare/Medicaid, state/federal rules
and regulations for hospice services
2. Ensures
compliance with the Medicare conditions of participation and other state
regulations govern the provision of healthcare.
3. Complies
with all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
requirements in accordance with federal, state and organizational policies.
4. Participates
in organizational monitoring of the quality of medical services and quality
improvement initiatives.
5. Assumes
responsibility for personal growth. Develops, maintains and upgrades
professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance at seminars,
conferences and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.
6. Fulfills
the obligation of requested and/or accepted assignments.
7. Demonstrate
knowledge in communication and counseling patient/family in dealing with
end-of-life issues
POSITION
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Graduation
from an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
2. Current
nursing licensure in State and CPR certification.
3. Master's
degree with a minimum of one (1) year Nurse Practitioner experience and a
minimum of one (1) year hospice or palliative care experience.
4. Accreditation
from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by
State.
5. Certification
in a specialist area preferred; (e.g. Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN),
Pediatrics or Geriatrics).
6. Excellent
observation, verbal and written communication skill, problem solving skills,
mathematical skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
7. Prolonged
or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position and / or transfer
patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping,
bending, kneeling and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform
required nursing skills.
8. Must be
a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with
state/or organization requirements and is in good working order. Work schedule
Other