Nurse Practitioner Hospice - Military Veterans
at LHC Group
Summary
We are hiring for a Nurse Practitioner in hospice.
At Deaconess Hospice in Laurel, MS, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people.
We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!
- employee wellness programs
- flexibility for true work-life balance
- continuing education & career growth opportunities
- company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals.
Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!
Responsibilities for internal applicants:
The Hospice Nurse Practitioner provides consultation in palliative care, symptom management and supportive care to meet the needs of the Hospice patient as requested by the referring physician.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Education and Experience
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 practice.
- Current certification by a national body such as ANCC, NBCHPN, or AANP.
- Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
- Current CPR certification required.
Additional State Specific Requirements
- OH: For clinical nurse specialists with a master’s degree with a major in a clinical area of nursing from an institution accredited by a national or regional accrediting organization on or before December 31, 2000, certification is not required.
- AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV: No additional state specific requirements.
License Desired
- Palliative Care ARNP preferred.
Skill Requirements
- Knowledgeable regarding the interdisciplinary team concept.
Company OverviewLHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.
Laurel, MS
LHC Group, Inc. is a national provider of in-home healthcare services and innovations for communities around the nation, offering quality, value-based healthcare to patients primarily within the comfort and privacy of their home or place of residence. The company’s 29,000 employees deliver home health, hospice, home- and community-based services, and facility-based care in 37 states and the District of Columbia – reaching 68 percent of the U.S. population aged 65 and older. Through Imperium Health, the company’s ACO management and enablement company, LHC Group helps partners improve both savings and patient outcomes with a value-based approach. As the preferred joint venture partner for more than 400 leading U.S. hospitals and health systems, LHC Group works in cooperation with providers to customize each partnership and reach more patients and families with an effective and efficient model of care.