Nurse Practitioner, Hospice PRN

Overview

Nurse Practitioner/ NP , Hospice PRN

Location:

Washington, DC
Position:
Nurse Practitioner / NP, Hospice PRN
Remote/Virtual Position:
No
Coverage Area:
Washington, DC area

Be the Best Hospice Nurse Practitioner You Can Be

If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you:

• Graduated from an approved school of professional nursing - Masters degree
• Current and unencumbered advanced practice nurse license in the state(s) practicing
• One year of experience as an NP
• Certified by a nationally recognized advanced nurse practice organization
• Possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role (preferred)
• Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations
• Meet the regulations and requirements of the state(s) in which the program provides services

As a Hospice Nurse Practitioner, you will:

• Initiate communication with attending physicians, other hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family
• Monitor patient progress; update the Team Director and team members; consult regarding discharge planning and patient/family teaching
• Maintain continuity of care in coordinating with the care team and case manager for patients with ongoing needs
• Prescribe medication as permitted by the state and/or the state Board of Nursing

• Face-to-face clinical and needs assessment at intake, preferably in the patient's home setting, inclusive of patient's medical, emotional, spiritual, social, and practical needs
• Face-to-face reassessment done when needed and at least every 60 days. Plan of care development based on these assessments and incorporating the patient's and family's priorities
• Initiate communication with attending physicians, other hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family
• Clinical supervision of the care plan including all medicine orders
• Collaborate with the rest of the pre-hospice team including alerting the team to changes and newly identified patient needs as they arise

Caring for others starts with caring for you. We're committed to fostering a purpose-driven workplace where you feel supported, and that means prioritizing your physical, financial and mental well-being.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees
• Company store credit for your first Accent Care-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
• And more!

At Accent Care, you're part of a community that cares - for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.