• Job Description

  Req#: 69259

  Job Details

  Job Location: Bristol Hospice - Oregon - Clackamas, OR

  Position Type: Full Time

  Salary Range: $130,000.00 - $140,000.00 Salary/year

  Job Shift: Day

  Description

  Do you have a heart for hospice?

  Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We believe all patients and families entrusted in our care deserve the highest level of compassion, respect, and quality of care.

  The Nurse Practitioner (NP) 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 NP 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, and coordinating and collaborating with patients, families, and other healthcare practitioners. This position, under the supervision of a physician, visits patients, completes physical assessments, performs face-to-face assessments, and evaluates hospice eligibility as assigned in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team. The NP 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.

  BENEFITS & COMPENSATION:

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and more
  • HSA & 401(k) available
  • PTO and Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement

  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  Provide medical care, palliate and manage terminal illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physician
  Complete 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
  Manage health conditions and terminal illness by developing an individualized plan of
  care, prescribing medications and/or treatments, obtaining consultations or making
  referrals and coordinating hospice care services
  Complete 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
  Provide clinical information to the hospice medical director for interpretation of eligibility
  for hospice recertification
  Make recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for
  certification and recertification for hospice care
  Review clinical information, coordinate and oversee patient care in consultation with the
  hospice interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners
  Assure that patient receives appropriate measures to control symptoms, through
  collaboration with interdisciplinary team members
  Review and develop protocols for treatment and propose options for interventions
  based on the literature in collaboration with the collaborating physician
  Consult the collaborating physician when the patient's plan of care is outside
  standardized practice and protocols
  Collaborate with the interdisciplinary group to create, review and revise the patient's
  plan of care
  Consult 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
  Communicate with other community health practitioners to coordinate the plan of care
  Attend and participate in hospice interdisciplinary group meetings
  Complete, maintain and submit accurate and relevant clinical notes, physical
  examination notes, assessment visit notes, medical orders, collaboration notes and
  other documentation in the medical record
  Educate/counsel 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
  Provide and maintain a safe environment for the patient
  Assist the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity
  of care
  Work 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
  Serve as a nursing resource for consultation and education to members of the
  interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners in the community
  Establish, build and nurture relationships with staff and community referral sources to
  facilitate program growth
  Maintain knowledge of and compliance with current Medicare/Medicaid, state/federal
  rules and regulations for hospice services
  Ensure compliance with the Medicare conditions of participation and other state
  regulations governing the provision of healthcare
  Comply with all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  requirements in accordance with federal, state and organizational policies
  Participate in organizational monitoring of the quality of medical services and quality
  improvement initiatives
  Assume responsibility for personal growth; develop, maintain and upgrade professional
  knowledge and practice skills through attendance at seminars, conferences and
  participation in continuing education and in-service classes
  Fulfill the obligation of requested and/or accepted assignments
  Demonstrate knowledge in communication and counseling patient/family in dealing with
  end-of-life issues

  WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  Must comply with company policies, procedures and processes in addition to Hospice
  rules and regulations
  Must be dependable and flexible in work schedule
  Must comply with harassment and discrimination policies
  Must foster good working relationships
  Must be able to read, write and speak in English
  Must be a licensed driver with licensed automobile that is insured in accordance with
  organization/state requirements and is in good working order
  Must be willing to submit to a criminal background check as well as a drug/alcohol
  screening upon hire and periodically thereafter
  Must possess and maintain CPR certification

  Qualifications

  
  

  REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
  Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
  Must have current nursing licensure in State
  Must have a 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
  Must have accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by the State
  Certification in a specialist area preferred; (e.g. Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN), Pediatrics or Geriatrics)

  Bristol Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-verify

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