Dove Hospice Services is a multi state hospice company and growing ! This job requires a PA License. Our Pennsylvania office is looking for a Nurse Practitioner. This is per diem position with Fee for Service Pay Rate.
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Nurse Practitioner to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will bring a comprehensive understanding of patient care and demonstrate skill in supporting patients and families with compassion. This role requires a strong commitment to providing high-quality healthcare services in a hospice setting.
Duties
- 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.
- Reviews clinical information, coordinates and oversees patient care in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Provide education and counseling to patients regarding health management, lifestyle changes, and disease prevention.
- Maintain accurate medical documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Reviews and develops protocols for treatment and proposes options for interventions based on the literature in collaboration with the collaborating physician.
Requirements
- Valid Nurse Practitioner license with relevant certifications.
- Experience in hospital medicine is necessary.
- Experience working in various settings such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities, outpatient clinics, or hospitals .
- Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skill, problem solving skills, mathematical skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Work Location: In person
