Nurse Practitioner - FT
Company: Bristol Hospice LLC
Location: Honolulu
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description 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 REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an
accredited School of Nursing and accredited nurse practitioner
program Current nursing licensure in State and CPR certification
Accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced
practice nursing as required by State. Certification in a
specialist area preferred; (e.g. Hospice and Palliative Nursing
(CHPN), Pediatrics or Geriatrics) Excellent observation, verbal and
written communication skill, problem solving skills, mathematical
skills; nursing skills per competency checklist. 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. Must be a
licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance
with state/or organization requirements and is in good working
order. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides medical care, palliates and
manages terminal illness in compliance with the state nurse
Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physician
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 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 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 Makes
recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient
eligibility for certification and recertification for hospice care
Reviews clinical information, coordinates and oversees patient care
in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team and other
healthcarepractitioners Assures that patient receives appropriate
measures to control symptoms, through collaboration with
interdisciplinary team members Reviews and develops protocols for
treatment and proposes options for interventions based on the
literature in collaboration with the collaborating physician
Consults the collaborating physician when the patient's plan of
care is outside standardized practice and protocols Communicates
and collaborates with the interdisciplinary group to create, review
and revise the patient's plan of care Consults with the patient's
attending physician, the hospice medical director and other
healthcare practitioners regarding the patient's eligibility for
hospice care, ongoing care needs and medical management related to
the patient's terminal condition Communicates with other community
health practitioners to coordinate the plan of care Attends and
participates in hospice interdisciplinary group meetings 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
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 Provides and maintains a safe
environment for the patient Assists the patient and
family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of
care 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 Serves as a nursing
resource for consultation and educations to members of the
interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners in the
community Establishes, builds and nurtures relationships with staff
and community referral sources to facilitate program growth
Maintains knowledge of and compliance with current
Medicare/Medicaid, state/federal rules and regulations for hospice
services Ensures compliance with the Medicare conditions of
participation and other state regulations govern the provision of
healthcare Complies with all Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements in accordance with federal,
state and organizational policies Participates in organizational
monitoring of the quality of medical services and quality
improvement initiatives 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
Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted assignments
Demonstrate knowledge in communication and counseling
patient/family in dealing with end-of-life issues BENEFITS &
COMPENSATION: Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Mileage Reimbursement Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and
more HSA & 401(k) available PTO and Paid Holidays Tuition
Reimbursement
Keywords: Bristol Hospice LLC, Honolulu , Nurse Practitioner - FT, Healthcare , Honolulu, Hawaii
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