Job: Palliative Care Nurse Pract.

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Job Title:

Nurse Practitioner

Location:

AseraCare Hospice-Omaha

Reference:

215840

Org Marketing Statement

AseraCare Hospice is one of the nation's premiere providers of hospice and palliative care services. We treat each of our patient's end-of-life journey with respect, kindness, compassion and support.

Our family-centered approach works to ensure that the needs and wishes of both our patients and their family members are met throughout the hospice experience. We provide a wide range of hospice care services that include physician, nursing, therapy, social work, counseling, personal and spiritual care.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The NP practices independently and in collaboration with appropriate physicians and other palliative care team members to provide primary care to patients and deliver palliative care, oversees, conducts and/or completes all required visits and documentation in accordance to CMS hospice regulations for face-to-face encounter visits. Assists in the evaluation and treatment of patients. Provides patient education and trains other health care professionals in a variety of settings. Makes applicable clinical recommendations to nursing staff to address the medical needs of the patients.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Nurse Practitioner currently licensed in the state where practicing.
Graduate of an accredited Geriatric or Palliative Care (preferable), Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner Master s program. Previous geriatric, palliative care and hospice experience is preferred but not required.
Board Certified as an Adult, /or Gerontological Nurse Practitioner preferred.
Superior communication skills.
BLS certified on date of hire. ACLS certified within one year of hire.
ELNEC or HPNA certification preferred.
In-depth knowledge of service specific disease pathophysiology
Strong collaborator and facilitator of interdisciplinary teams
Experience in and/or working knowledge in 'motivational interviewing techniques
Maintain good interpersonal relations with other healthcare personnel and maintain professional conduct at all times
Advocate, role model and facilitator for patient-family-centered care
Broad base of technical knowledge and skills needed to perform all assigned clinical/administrative and academic duties.
Relevant experience in palliative care/geriatrics/long term care settings; experience in an academic/teaching environment desirable.
Three (3) to five (5) years experience in health care management
Has an ability to deal tactfully with the community. Has knowledge of corporate business management. Understands hospice care and the services provided to patient and family/caregiver through an interdisciplinary group. Intimate knowledge of Medicare Hospice Certification.
Must be a licensed driver with 24-hour access to a reliable automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements.
Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.

(*AHCJ)

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