Nurse Practitioner - Hospice
AccentCare
Columbia, MD 21045
Posted 8 months ago
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Job Type(s)
Full Time
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Industry
Healthcare
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Job Description
Nurse Practitioner - Hospice
Overview:
We are AccentCare Medical Group - A family of Physicians and Nurse Practitioners passionate about serious illness and end-of-life care. We are present in the full breadth of the continuum, from the patient's home and virtual space, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, and acute care hospitals. We provide care where the care is needed.
We understand and appreciate the impact that Nurse Practitioners have on our ability to deliver the best care to our patients. At AccentCare Medical Group our Nurse Practitioners are fully integrated into the Leadership and Educational Structure, sitting on the Medical Executive Committee and several national committees.
When you join AccentCare, you make a difference each day as part of a supportive team dedicated to their patients and to each other. With a flexible work schedule, and a growing and inspiring team, you will have everything you need to achieve success in your career as a Nurse Practitioner.
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Coverage: Ascension St. Agnes Hospital, Baltimore MD
When you join AccentCare, you make a difference each day as part of a supportive team dedicated to their patients and to each other. With a flexible work schedule, and a growing and inspiring team, you will have everything you need to achieve success in your career.
Standing alongside you is AccentCare Medical Group; a team of dedicated Nurse Practitioners and Physicians committed to excellence in care.
Join the AccentCare team and apply for this Nurse Practitioner opportunity today!
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Offer Based on Years of Experience
What You Need to Know:
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Responsibilities- Symptom management for seriously ill patients.
- Establishing goals of care.
- Caring for and educating patients and their families, physicians, and the community around how palliative services can impact the quality of care for a patient still seeking active treatment and/or patients in the end stages of a serious illness.
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Nurse Practitioner Responsibilities- Coordinate with the team to ensure timely visits that meet regulatory requirements of Hospice Face-to-Face visits.
- Symptom management for seriously ill patients.
- Offering support to the patient and family while visiting in their environment.
Qualifications:- Master's degree, required
- Current and unencumbered advanced practice nursing license in state(s) practicing
- Current and valid CPR certification required
- Certified by a nationally recognized advanced nursing practice organization
- Minimum one-year experience, required in California
- Previous experience in hospice, home health, general medical surgical or patient population specific (i.e.: geriatrics, pediatric, etc.) nursing
- Minimum three years' Palliative Care services experience
- Demonstrates familiarity with policies of the agency and state(s) and federal regulations pertaining to nursing services.
- Demonstrated expertise in pain/symptom management and advanced care planning
- Must have reliable automobile, valid driver's license, and the minimum state required liability auto insurance