Per Diem / PRN Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice Job at Care Hospice, Gadsden, AL

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  • Care Hospice
  • Gadsden, AL

Job Description

Job Description

Care Hospice is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Family Practice for a per diem / prn job in Gadsden, Alabama.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Family Practice
  • Discipline: Nurse Practitioner
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Employment Type: Per Diem

Overview:

Hospice of Alabama is currently hiring a dedicated Per Diem Hospice Nurse Practitioner to deliver exceptional patient care in and around the counties of Etowah and Cherokee! 

 

As a Hospice Nurse Practitioner with us, you'll play a vital role in providing comprehensive hospice care. Your responsibilities will include evaluating and assessing health histories, promoting health and well-being, diagnosing medical conditions, and managing health problems by developing personalized care plans. You'll collaborate closely with patients, families, and healthcare practitioners to ensure a holistic and supportive approach.

 

Who we are:

At Hospice of Alabama, we take immense pride in being a premier provider of end-of-life care. Our mission-driven and patient-centric approach sets us apart, and we are rapidly expanding. We are looking for skilled individuals like you to be part of our journey as we continue to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Responsibilities:
  • Deliver Compassionate Medical Care: Provide comprehensive medical care, palliate, and manage terminal illnesses, ensuring strict compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act. All actions are performed under the supervision of a collaborating physician.
  • Collaborate for Holistic Patient Care: Consult with the patient's attending physician, the hospice medical director, and other healthcare practitioners to assess eligibility for hospice care. Collaborate on ongoing care needs and medical management related to the patient's terminal condition.
  • Coordinate and Oversee Patient Care: Review clinical information and seamlessly coordinate and oversee patient care in collaboration with the hospice interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners. Ensure a well-coordinated and patient-centric approach to care.
  • Educate and Counsel: Engage in patient and family education and counseling. Address preventative care, medical problems, psychological issues, and spiritual concerns. Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to identify care goals and meet the total needs of patients and their families/caregivers.
  • Recommendation for Certification and Recertification: Provide valuable input to the Hospice Medical Director by making recommendations regarding patient eligibility for initial certification and recertification for hospice care.
  • Stay Informed and Compliant: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current Medicare/Medicaid, state, and federal rules and regulations for hospice services. Ensure strict compliance to provide the highest quality of care.
Qualifications:
  • Master's degree with a minimum of one (1) year hospice or palliative care experience as an RN or NP preferred.
  • Holds current unencumbered license in the State of Practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner.
  • Certification in a specialist area preferred; (e.g. Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN), Pediatrics or Geriatrics)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, articulating complex problems if they arise.
  • Must be computer proficient in typing and various programs, including background in EMR.
  • Possesses and maintains CPR certification if required by state.

Per Diem Nurse Practitioners are paid $125 per visit.

Care Hospice Job ID #2024-20845. Posted job title: Nurse Practitioner PRN

About Care Hospice

We are a family of hospices. As a group, the collection of Care Hospice agencies creates a powerful combination. We benefit from our local brands and continuity of care while being able to take advantage of our combined size, when it benefits our patients and agencies. We encourage our agencies to focus on providing quality care while Care manages the required back-office requirements.

Benefits
  • Holiday Pay
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Continuing Education
  • Medical benefits
  • License and certification reimbursement
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Dental benefits
  • Discount program
  • Vision benefits
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance programs

Job Tags

Holiday work, Relief, Local area, Currently hiring,

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