Halcyon Hospice is hiring a PRN Nurse Practitioner (NP) for the Columbia area
LHC Group is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. From home health and hospice care to long-term acute care and community-based services, we deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Hospitals and health systems around the country have partnered with LHC Group to deliver patient-centered care in the home. More hospitals, physicians and families choose LHC Group, because we are united by a single, shared purpose: It’s all about helping people.
Additional Details:
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of five years nursing experience; clinical nursing care in oncology, hospice, geriatrics, intensive care preferred
License Requirements
- Current certification as a clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner in the state of
- Current certification by a national body such as ANCC, NBCHPN, or
- Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle or public
- Current CPR certification
License Desired
- Palliative Care ARNP
Skill Requirements
- Knowledgeable regarding the interdisciplinary team concept
Qualifications:
- Makes face-to-face encounter visits within prescribed time limits to qualifying Hospice patients and reports clinical findings to the Hospice Medical Director
- Consults with the Hospice Medical Director as needed, informs primary physician of recommended services and collaborates with other physicians as needed.
- Initiates and coordinates the plan of care. Documents problems, appropriate goals, interventions and patient/family response to hospice care. Collaborates with the patient/family, attending physician and other members of the IDG in providing patient and family care.
- Instructs and supervises the patient/family in self-care techniques when appropriate.
- Maintains accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient’s condition. Reports patient condition and any identified needs/issues to Administrator and Hospice Medical Director.
- Can supervise and evaluate the home health aides/homemaker’s ability to perform assigned duties.
- Orders diagnostics/treatments as needed after collaboration with Hospice care and referring physicians.
- Participates in LHC Connect and completes all required assigned educational modules on-line.
- Educates facility staff, co-workers and the community on all aspects of Hospice & Palliative care and the services provided.
- Participates in Interdisciplinary Group Meeting (IDG) regarding patient care.
- Participates in the QAPI plan and process.
- Assists in development of clinical practice guidelines/standards in support of quality palliative and hospice care as requested by supervisor.
- Prescribes medications including controlled substances to the extent delegated and licensed and after collaboration with Hospice care team and referring physician.
- Prepares and maintains accurate patient records, charts and documents to support the medical practice and reimbursement for services provided.
- All other duties as assigned.
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