-
Nurse Practitioner
3 weeks ago
Luke Staffing Prescott, United StatesNURSE PRACTITIONER · Site Of Service · Bob Stump Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center and associated clinics. · Medical Mobile Services Locations: · Chinle VA Clinic: 5 days a week · Kayenta VA Clinic: 3 days a week · Page VA Clinic: 2 days a week · Polacca/Hopi Clinic: ...
-
Nurse Practitioner
3 weeks ago
Luke Staffing Prescott, United StatesNURSE PRACTITIONER · We encourage Military Veterans and Military Spouses to apply" · Site Of Service · Bob Stump Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center and associated clinics. · Medical Mobile Services Locations: · Chinle VA Clinic: 5 days a week · Kayenta VA Clinic: 3 da ...
-
Nurse Practitioner
1 week ago
Optima Medical Prescott, United StatesAbout Optima · Optima Medical is an Arizona-based medical group consisting of 18 locations and 70 medical providers, who care for more than 120,000 patients statewide. Our mission is to improve the quality of life throughout Arizona by helping communities "Live Better, Live Longe ...
-
Nurse Practitioner
2 weeks ago
Optima Medical Prescott, United StatesAbout Optima · Optima Medical is an Arizona-based medical group consisting of 18 locations and 70 medical providers, who care for more than 120,000 patients statewide. Our mission is to improve the quality of life throughout Arizona by helping communities "Live Better, Live Longe ...
-
Nurse Practitioner
1 week ago
Optima Medical Prescott, United StatesAbout Optima · Optima Medical is an Arizona-based medical group consisting of 18 locations and 70 medical providers, who care for more than 120,000 patients statewide. Our mission is to improve the quality of life throughout Arizona by helping communities "Live Better, Live Longe ...
-
Nurse Practitioner
6 days ago
Optima Medical Prescott, United StatesAbout Optima · Optima Medical is an Arizona-based medical group consisting of 18 locations and 70 medical providers, who care for more than 120,000 patients statewide. Our mission is to improve the quality of life throughout Arizona by helping communities "Live Better, Live Longe ...
-
Nurse Practitioner
3 weeks ago
Luke Prescott, United StatesNURSE PRACTITIONER · SITE OF SERVICE: Bob Stump Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center and associated clinics. · Medical Mobile Services Locations:Chinle VA Clinic: 5 days a week · Kayenta VA Clinic: 3 days a week · Page VA Clinic: 2 days a week · Polacca/Hopi Clinic ...
-
Nurse Practitioner
4 days ago
Optima Medical Prescott, United StatesJob Description · About Optima · Optima Medical is an Arizona-based medical group consisting of 18 locations and 70 medical providers, who care for more than 120,000 patients statewide. Our mission is to improve the quality of life throughout Arizona by helping communities "Live ...
-
Nurse Practitioner
6 days ago
Optima Medical Prescott, AZ, US, United StatesAbout Optima · Optima Medical is an Arizona-based medical group consisting of 18 locations and 70 medical providers, who care for more than 120,000 patients statewide. Our mission is to improve the quality of life throughout Arizona by helping communities "Live Better, Live Longe ...
-
Nurse Practitioner
2 weeks ago
LUKE Prescott, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionNURSE PRACTITIONER · *We encourage Military Veterans and Military Spouses to apply" · SITE OF SERVICE: · Bob Stump Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center and associated clinics. · Medical Mobile Services Locations:Chinle VA Clinic: 5 days ...
-
Nurse Practitioner
2 weeks ago
HealthOp Solutions Prescott, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionPosition: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Primary Care) · Location: Prescott, AZ · Schedule: Full-Time · Travel: No · Compensation: $130k - $150k / year · Average Patient Load: 20 Patients / day · Bonus: Percent of Collections · Benefits ...
-
Nurse Practitioner
4 days ago
Optima Medical Prescott, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionAbout Optima · Optima Medical is an Arizona-based medical group consisting of 19 locations and 70 medical providers, who care for more than 120,000 patients statewide. Our mission is to improve the quality of life throughout Arizona by helping com ...
-
Nurse Practitioner
5 days ago
Optima Medical Prescott, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionAbout Optima · Optima Medical is an Arizona-based medical group consisting of 18 locations and 70 medical providers, who care for more than 120,000 patients statewide. Our mission is to improve the quality of life throughout Arizona by helping com ...
-
Nurse Practitioners
1 day ago
ASPIRE Medical Staffing Prescott, United StatesAspire Medical Staffing is seeking Nurse Practitioners (NPs) to join our team at the Bob Stump Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center and associated clinics. · Medical Mobile Services Locations: · Chinle VA Clinic: 5 days a week · Kayenta VA Clinic: 3 days a week · Pag ...
-
Nurse Practitioner
2 weeks ago
HealthOp Solutions Prescott, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionPosition: Nurse Practitioner · Location: Prescott, AZ · Schedule: Full-Time · Travel: No · Compensation: $115k - $130k / year · Bonus: Quarterly · Benefits: Standard Package (PTO/Sick, Med/Dent/Vis, Etc.) · Job Summary: · We are seeking a primary ...
-
Nurse Practitioner
2 weeks ago
Northland Cares Prescott, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionSalary: $120K to $130K DOE · Northland Cares: · Northland Cares is a specialty healthcare center for people living with HIV. We also provide HIV prevention services and Hepatitis C virus curative services. Our organization is growing and we need Y ...
-
Family Nurse Practitioner
6 days ago
Optima Medical Prescott, United StatesAbout Optima: · Optima Medical is an Arizona-based medical group consisting of 20 locations and 90 medical providers, who care for more than 120,000 patients statewide. Our mission is to improve the quality of life throughout Arizona by helping communities "Live Better, Live Long ...
-
Nurse Practitioner
2 weeks ago
HealthOp Solutions Prescott, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionDescription : · ***(Sign-on Bonus: $5,000-$15,000 depending on experience and start date)*** · Our company is currently seeking a Primary Care Provider to join our team. Our clinics focus on primary care and work with a group of specialist to prov ...
-
Nurse Practitioner
1 week ago
HealthOp Solutions Prescott, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionDescription : · ***(Sign-on Bonus: $5,000-$15,000 depending on experience and start date)*** · Our company is currently seeking a Primary Care Provider to join our team. Our clinics focus on primary care and work with a group of specialist to prov ...
-
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
3 weeks ago
Dignity Health Prescott, United StatesOverview · At Dignity Health living our values means bringing passion into action every day. Dignity Medical Group is now part of CommonSpirit Healtha not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services including network-wi ...
Nurse Practitioner - Prescott, United States - Hospice
Description
JOB SUMMARY
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.
The Nurse Practitioner 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.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESPatient Care
Provides medical care, palliates and manages terminal illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physician.
Completes 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 hospice recertification. Makes recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for certification and recertification for hospice care. Reviews clinical information, coordinates and oversees patient care in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners. Assures 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 collaborating physician.
Consults the collaborating physician when the patient's plan of care is outside standardized practice and protocols.Communication
Communicates and collaborates with the interdisciplinary group to create, review and revise the patient's plan of care.
Consults with the patient's attending physician, the hospice medical director and other healthcare practitioners regarding the patient's eligibility for hospice care, ongoing care needs and medical management related to the patient's terminal condition.
Communicates with other community health practitioners to coordinate the plan of care. Attends and participates in hospice interdisciplinary group meetings.Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes, physical examination notes, assessment visit notes, medical orders, collaboration notes and other documentation in the medical record.
Educates/counsels patients, families, and/or caregivers as to preventative care, medical problems, psychological problems, and spiritual problems in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team to meet the total needs of patients.
Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient. Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care.Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group to identify the goals of care and meet the care needs of the patient and family/caregiver.
Serves as a nursing resource for consultation and educations to members of the interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners in the community.
Establishes, builds and nurtures relationships with staff and community referral sources to facilitate program growth.Additional Duties
Maintains knowledge of and compliance with current Medicare/Medicaid, state/federal rules and regulations for hospice services Ensures compliance with the Medicare conditions of participation and other state regulations govern the provision of healthcare.
Develops, maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance at seminars, conferences and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.
Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted assignments. Demonstrate knowledge in communication and counseling patient/family in dealing with end-of-life issues.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job.
JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
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 State.
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 checklist.
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 skills.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.
Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets.
More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at
