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Jet Health, Inc.

Nurse Practitioner - Hospice

Jet Health, Inc., Boise, Idaho, United States, 83708

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Description First Choice Hospice / Jet Health is seeking a

PRN (per diem)

dedicated and professional

Nurse Practitioner

to join our team serving patients currently enrolled in our

hospice services

in the

Boise, ID

and surrounding areas, performing face-to-face visits.

Work life balance, flexible schedule, autonomy, and competitive compensation!

Primary functions are to assist in overseeing the clinical care and treatment of patients and families; consult with the patients’ attending physician, in consultation with the hospice physician; provide clinical direction to the interdisciplinary group to ensure quality care.

Requirements

Education:

Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.

Licensure:

Current State license as a Registered Nurse and as an Advanced Practice Nurse. Current Driver’s License.

Experience:

Two years' experience as an APN, clinical care setting preferred; hospice or home health preferred.

Skills:

Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacology, palliative care, and end-of-life. Good interpersonal skills.

Transportation:

Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.

On-call requirement:

1-2 weeks a month.

Essential Functions

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

Consult with and assist in the IDG’s development of patient/family plan of care to assure quality care is provided.

Consult and educate the patient/family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care. Provide training to other staff as needed.

Perform and document visits to patient/family based on plan of care and patient/family need.

Interact with attending and consulting physicians as necessary regarding palliative care, in collaboration with hospice physician.

Consult and provide education to other IDG members on a PRN basis for clinical issues relating to palliation.

Actively participate in the IDG. Communicate effectively, timely, and appropriately at all times.

Inform physicians and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention while evaluating patient/family response to care.

Environmental And Working Conditions Works in patients’ homes in various conditions, possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; the ability to work a flexible schedule; the ability to travel locally; exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.

Benefits

Face-to-face per visit rate.

Additional monthly stipend paid for on-call, attending IDG meetings, documentation etc.

Mileage reimbursement.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Part-time

Job function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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