Hospice Nurse Practitioner - Austin - VITAS Healthcare

    VITAS Healthcare
    VITAS Healthcare Austin

    1 week ago

    Description
    WHO WE ARE

    We are a nurse-founded hospice organization and a pioneer in end-of-life care since 1978. We are carers who advocate for our patients and their loved ones at the bedside. We take care of each other. We are proud to make a difference. We are VITAS.

    WHAT YOU'LL DO

    The nurse practitioner is a member of the core interdisciplinary group whose primary function is to  provide consultation in palliative care, symptom management and supportive care to meet the needs of the seriously ill patient and family, as requested by the referring physician.  The nurse practitioner will work with the interdisciplinary group who implement the plan of care. 
    • Facilitate clarification of patient and family goals of care.
    • Facilitate access to appropriate support models of care (i.e., hospice, rehabilitation, on-going aggressive treatment).
    • Assist with diagnosis, treatment and management of acute and chronic health conditions.
    • Educate facility staff, co-workers and the community on all aspects of palliative care and the services provided by VITAS Palliative Care.
    • Attend, participate, and lead (when applicable) internal VITAS Palliative Care's team meetings.
    • Consult with the referring physician, the acute care team and other involved providers to contribute to the patient's plan of care.  
    • Prepare and maintain accurate patient records, charts and documents to support the medical practice and reimbursement for services provided.
    • Prescribe medications including controlled substances to the extent delegated and licensed and after collaboration with palliative care and referring physician.
    • Order diagnostics / treatments as needed after collaboration with palliative care and referring physicians.
    • Interpret, evaluate and communicate diagnostic findings to the appropriate parties.
    • Collaborate with and supervise palliative care team members, when applicable.
    • Assist in development of clinical practice guidelines / standards in support of quality palliative care as requested by supervisor.
    • Utilize a customer service approach in all interactions with VITAS customers.
    • Adhere to the practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff and the organization.
    • Participate in on-call rotation as needed.
    • Other duties as requested by supervisor.
    QUALIFICATIONS
    • Qualified candidates must have a minimum of (2) years experience in hospice, home health or community health in the past five (5) years.
    • While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to assist in lifting and transferring patients as required.
    • Lift objects in excess of 20 pounds.
    • Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
    • The employee will be required to stand or walk in excess of one hour per day, talk, hear, sit, stoop, kneel and crouch as needed.
    EDUCATION
    • Requires completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
    • State licensure is also required.
    Mileage Reimbursement: Yes, 0.70/ Mile
    Benefits: 401K and Road Side Assistance

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