Contingent Hospice Nurse Practitioner

MI_THHS Trinity Home Health Services - Silver Spring, MD

Part-time

Silver Spring, MD

10,001+ employees

About the position

The Hospice Nurse Practitioner serves as a primary level care provider under the clinical supervision of the Hospice Medical Director, making face-to-face assessments of hospice patients in various settings. The role involves collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to assess client eligibility for hospice and provide necessary interventions for pain and symptom management, while maintaining high standards of integrity and professional practice.

Responsibilities

• Makes visits to clients in their place of residence and/or in hospital settings.
• Consistently and accurately assesses clients at admission, at required time points, and as needed, utilizing appropriate standardized documentation.
• Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of clients through interview, health history review, physical examination, and, when appropriate, diagnostic studies.
• Evaluates clients for ongoing eligibility for hospice services by reviewing IDT plan of care, documentation, and diagnostic data, and through collaboration with the Medical Director and client's Attending Physician.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Nursing education program.
• Master's Degree in nursing.
• Certified/licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Maryland.
• DEA License in Maryland, if required.
• Must have full (non-restricted) primary active medical staff membership at local Trinity Hospital, and remain in good standing with appropriate clinical privileges.
• In good standing/able to participate in the Medicare & Medicaid programs.
• Minimum of 5 years nursing experience; clinical nursing care in oncology, hospice, geriatrics, intensive care preferred.
• Exhibits strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a special emphasis on grief/loss management.
• Must have current Driver's license and reliable transportation to and from work site.