What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at LHC Group?
Summary
We are hiring for a Nurse Practitioner in hospice.
At UP Health Systems Homecare and Hospice, A part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people.
We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!
- employee wellness programs
- flexibility for true work-life balance
- continuing education & career growth opportunities
- company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals.
Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today
Responsibilities
The Hospice Nurse Practitioner provides consultation in palliative care, symptom management and supportive care to meet the needs of the Hospice patient as requested by the referring physician.
- Makes face-to-face encounter visits within prescribed time limits to qualifying Hospice patients and reports clinical findings to the Hospice Medical Director
- Consults with the Hospice Medical Director as needed, informs primary physician of recommended services, and collaborates with other physicians as needed.
- Initiates and coordinates the plan of care. Documents problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice care. Collaborates with the patient/family, attending physician and other members of the IDG in providing patient and family care.
- Instructs and supervises the patient/family in self-care techniques when appropriate.
- Maintains accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition. Reports patient condition and any identified needs/issues to Administrator and Hospice Medical Director.
Education and Experience
License Requirements
- Current CPR certification required.
- Current certification as a clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice.
- Current certification by ANCC or AANP
- Current drivers license, vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
- NPI Number
- DEA with prescribing privileges
- PECOS enrollment Certification
- CAQH enrolled
- Medicare number
- Medicaid number (referable, not required)
Experience
- Greater than one year NP experience in chronic disease management, family or primary care.
Additional State Practice Requirements
- AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, D.C., DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV: No additional state specific requirements.
