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Full-Time Hospice Nurse Practitioner/NP
Office Location:
Signature Healthcare at Home
1220 20th Street SE, Suite 125
Salem, OR 97302
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8 to 5
Please apply on line for this position here: https://signature-careers.com
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.
Responsibilities Provides medical care, palliates and manages terminal illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaboratingCompletes 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 hospiceMakes recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for certification and recertification for hospiceReviews clinical information, coordinates and oversees patient care in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team and other healthcareAssures 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 collaboratingConsults the collaborating physician when the patient's plan of care is outside standardized practice and protocols. Qualifications/SkillsetsGraduation from an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
Current nursing licensure in State and CPR
Master's degree with a minimum of one (1) year Nurse Practitioner experience and a minimum of one (1) year hospice or palliative care experience
Accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by the State of
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
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
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working
Please apply on line for this position here: https://signature-careers.com
Or contact:
LaDawn Fronapel
Signature Healthcare At Home - Sr. Talent Acquistion Specialist
E: ladawn.fronapel@sighch.com
C: 503-756-5453
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The mission of Signature Healthcare at Home is to enhance the life of every person we serve. The Signature team are compassionate professionals with a calling to help others. Signature understands there is no better feeling than connecting with your patients, your team, and your colleagues. It is a feeling we promote every day, because we live it every day – just like you. We know that promoting a rich, satisfying work environment for our clinicians is key to our success!
Signature Companies full and part time employee benefits package includes: medical, dental, vision, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, ID and Medical ID theft restoration services, education reimbursement and online training programs, generous Paid Time Off, and employer paid life insurance and AD&D coverage, as well as optional benefits such as short term disability and accident insurance.
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Please note that as an organization receiving Federal monies as payment for patient services, we do not consider recreational marijuana a legal drug regardless of state law. Applicants with a valid state medical marijuana card or form are eligible to apply for employment and are considered on a case-by-case basis depending on their ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position for which they apply.
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