What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at Patriot Hospice?
Position Summary
Our Nurse Practitioners serve local communities throughout South Carolina providing direct clinical care of clients in residential homes, assisted living and independent-living facility settings. We provide Primary and Palliative Care for home-bound, those with transportation challenges, and the geriatric population.
Reports to: Clinical NP Supervisor and VP Ancillary Services
Duties and Responsibilities:
*Work with an interdisciplinary team
*Provide medical care within scope of practice. Complete yearly physicals
*Provide education and counseling on preventative care and medical management of chronic illnesses.
*Management and treatment of disease processes, including ordering of lab tests, Radiology, referrals
*Review and manage test results.
*Develop treatment plans, prescribe medications and referrals.
Communicate with patients, families, and facilities regularly.
*Coordinate and provide patient-centered care.
*Provide high quality care to our patients by identifying and assessing health concerns.
*Transitional Care to our hospice services
*Manage medications management, order and review lab work and radiology.
*Proficiency in documentation in EHR
*Maintain and attend CE and conferences
*Flexible 40-week Schedule Monday-Friday
*Local travel
Requirements:
*Master’s degree in nursing or postmaster certification as an APRN
*ANCC or AANP Certified
Current SC Licensure
CPR Certified
Current Driver’s License
DEA License
Minimum 2-year experience preferred.