Hospice Nurse Practitioner
Location: Nashville Tennessee
Description: Gentiva is looking of Hospice Nurse Practitioner right now, this vacancy will be placed in Tennessee. More complete informations about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Odyssey Hospice, Inc. is the leader in hospice care, making a difference in the lives of terminally ill patients. Join the hospice team that touches so many. Besides a supportive environm! ent where great works are acknowledged and celebrated, Odyssey employees enjoy competitive salaries, flexible schedules for many positions, and a range of excellent Full-Time benefits, including:
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance with A D & D coverage
Flexible spending accounts to set aside pre-tax dollars for childcare and medical care
Optional life insurance
Optional long-term disability coverage
Short-term disability plan
401(k) with a company match
Tuition reimbursement
Employee referral bonus
Generous PTO program with select holidays
Employee recognition programs and an enjoyable work environment
Nurse Practitioner
A licensed and credentialed Nurse Practitioner provides diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and follow-up (depending on the state licensure) under the supervision of 1 or more physicians in the practice. The Nurse Practitioner provides age and ! specialty appropriate medical care at the level of training ac! hieved. The Nurse Practitioner should at a minimum assess: Disease specific changes, decline or change in function, nutrition and/or cognition, inadequately controlled pain or other distressing symptoms, falls, infections or similar events, the impact of the disease burden on the patients condition on the patient, caregiver and/ or familys quality of life.
Company's Ideal Candidate will have the following qualifications:
Minimum age requirement of 18.
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and certified as a Nurse Practitioner.
Masters of Science in Nursing.
Nurse Practitioner specialty in Family, Adult, Geriatric or Acute Care preferred.
A minimum of two years Nurse Practitioner experience is required.
Current Hospice or home health experience with pain and symptom management interventions preferred.
Ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting.
Understanding of Hospice philosophy, principles of death/dying.
Compli! ance with accepted professional standards and practices.
Valid drivers license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with state and/or company's requirements.
Satisfactory references from employers and/or professional peers.
Satisfactory criminal background check.
Physical exam in accordance with state law requirements.
Good physical stamina and mental health. Has presented a pre-employment physicians health certification including a negative TB skin test and/or CXR and other tests as required by company's policy and/or state law.
Demonstrate excellent observation, assessment, nursing judgment and communication skills. Ability to provide accurate written documentation in a timely manner.
Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision.
Flexible and cooperative in fulfilling all obligations.
Odyssey Hospice is now a part of Gentiva Health Services. What brings us together is the care we all have for ! our patients and their families. We share the same passion for what we ! do. We believe our work really is our calling.
If you are interested in becoming a part of America's leading provider of home healthcare and hospice services please apply.
To learn more, please contact your local recruiter at (toll free) 1.877.44.HOSPICE (1.877.444.6774)
Salary: . Date posted: 03/19/2013
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Gentiva.
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This vacancy starts available on: Wed, 20 Mar 2013 02:08:34 GMT
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