Job Information
Gentiva Nurse Practitioner in Troy, Missouri
Our Company
Gentiva Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family – an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you'll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people's lives every day.
Overview
We’re looking for a Hospice Nurse Practitioner to join our team.You will report directly to the Executive Director or Administrator. You will be assigned to a location to perform Face-to-Face (F2F) encounters and be responsible for gathering clinical information to support the hospice diagnosis and prognosis. These findings are then communicated to the hospice physician responsible for certifying or recertifying the patient's hospice eligibility.
The scope of practice for the hospice NP is limited to those tasks necessary to complete hospice F2F encounter visits.
Performs and completes physical assessments for the F2F encounter within the regulatory time frames established by CMS
Provides clinical findings, including review of the medical treatment plans, diagnostic tests, lab results, and medication lists to the physician who is recertifying the patient for hospice eligibility
Makes appropriate recommendations to the IDG based on findings of the F2F assessment
Notifies hospice agency when unable to complete a F2F visit according to schedule
About You
Master's or higher degree in Nursing.
Completion of a graduate-level nurse practitioner education program accredited by a national accrediting body.
Current state license as a registered nurse
Current state license or certificate as an advanced practice nurse
Current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner. (ANCC or AANP)
Must have a collaborative agreement in place.
We Offer
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program
Competitive Salaries
Mileage Reimbursement
Professional Growth and Development Opportunities
Legalese
This is a safety-sensitive position
Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
We are proud to be an EEO employer
We maintain a drug-free workplace
ReqID: 2024-115658
Category: Clinical
Position Type: Flex/Per Diem
Company: Gentiva Hospice
Type of Service: Hospice Only