Nurse Practitioner

Our CompanyHeartland Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family - an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you’ll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people’s lives every day.OverviewWe’re looking for a Hospice Nurse Practitioner to join our team.You will report directly to the Executive Director or Administrator. You will be assigned to a location to perform Face-to-Face (F2F) encounters and be responsible for gathering clinical information to support the hospice diagnosis and prognosis. These findings are then communicated to the hospice physician responsible for certifying or recertifying the patient's hospice eligibility.The scope of practice for the hospice NP is limited to those tasks necessary to complete hospice F2F encounter visits.Performs and completes physical assessments for the F2F encounter within the regulatory time frames established by CMSProvides clinical findings, including review of the medical treatment plans, diagnostic tests, lab results, and medication lists to the physician who is recertifying the patient for hospice eligibilityMakes appropriate recommendations to the IDG based on findings of the F2F assessmentNotifies hospice agency when unable to complete a F2F visit according to scheduleAbout YouMaster's or higher degree in Nursing.Completion of a graduate-level nurse practitioner education program accredited by a national accrediting body.Current state license as a registered nurseCurrent state license or certificate as an advanced practice nurseCurrent national certification as a Nurse Practitioner. (ANCC or AANP)Must have a collaborative agreement in place.We OfferComprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTOOpportunity to Participate In a Fleet ProgramCompetitive SalariesMileage ReimbursementProfessional Growth and Development OpportunitiesLegaleseThis is a safety-sensitive positionEmployee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefitsWhere applicable, employee must meet state specific requirementsWe are proud to be an EEO employerWe maintain a drug-free workplaceReqID: 2024-108326Category: ClinicalPosition Type: Flex/Per DiemCompany: Heartland HospiceType of Service: Hospice Only