Company:

Compassus

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for modeling the 3 Company values of Compassion, Integrity, and Excellence, and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the Company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. The Nurse Practitioner functions as an extension of the IDT and hospice physician to provide routine recertification and emergency assessments, educational, and evaluative services to meet the needs of patients and their families. S/he helps the patient and family maintain their maximum level of comfort and coping.  He/she flexes schedule to meet agency visit needs and may be asked to provide after hours emergency visits and/ or admissions.  S/he is responsible for applying the rules and regulations of state and federal regulatory agencies and other certified agencies.

Position-specific Responsibilities

Performs routine and emergency assessments.Completes routine and emergency recertification visits on each patient entering their 3rd benefit period or beyond (including admissions and transfers)Completes routine and emergency assessments on each patient as indicated by departmental policy.Records observations, treatments, and other pertinent information.Communicates with Medical Director, Attending Physician, DCS and IDT as directed regarding finding from the visits and any measures to alleviate symptoms. Provides physical and emotional care to support the patient and family in period of crisis.Prevents unwarranted hospitalizations by meeting patient and family needs in the home.In our programs that serve palliative care, the additional following outpatient responsibilities are needed:Performs routine and emergency assessments related to outpatient palliative care visits.Performs bedside palliative care patient/family evaluation in the patient’s place of residence.Assists with diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic health conditions.Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory and radiology tests within scope of professional practice.Prescribes medications including controlled substances to the extent delegated and licensed.Orders treatments and durable medical equipment as indicated.Performs other therapeutic or corrective measures as indicated, including urgent care.Consults with palliative care physician or designees as needed, informs primary physician of services provided and collaborate with other physicians as needed.Assists in all facets of care coordination for palliative care referrals.Prepares and maintains accurate patient records, charts, and documents to support sound medical practice and reimbursement for services provided.Complies with applicable laws and regulations with respect to Collaborative Agreements.Initiates reimbursement for services rendered.Assists patients and families with goal setting related to treatment options and advanced care planning.Provides training and continuing education for staff.Assists in development of clinical practice guidelines/standards in support of quality palliative care.Adheres to the practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff and the organization.Collaborates/ Communicates with Medical Director, Attending Physician, DCS and IDT.   Collaborates/ Communicates with IDT needs of patient for clinical and psycho-social interventions.Assists in identifying the need for intervention of other IDT members.Effectively communicates patient and family needs to IDT.Completes and submits required paper work within 24 hours of visit completion.Educates patient and caregiver regarding:    Care of patient.Disease process.Dying ProcessSymptom control.Wound care.Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Nurse Practitioner with a current nurse practitioner license in state of employment.  Minimum one year nursing practice or equivalent experience required. Hospice, Oncology, or Home Health and/or long-term care preferred. 

State Specifics:

All States except Iowa: Current collaborative physician agreement in place.

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