Hospice Nurse Practitioner NP PRN ApplyRefer a FriendBack Job Details Requisition #: 207421 Location: Decatur, AL 35601 Category: Nursing Salary: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour Position Details Position Overview: TheNurse Practitioneris responsible for performing face to face encounters with each hospice patient prior to the start of the 3rd benefit period and all subsequent re-certifications for the purpose of determining continuing eligibility for hospice care. PRN visits needed for Morgan, Lawrence, and Winston Counties Essential Job Functions: + Performs the face to face encounter within 30 calendar days prior to start of the 3rd benefit period and all subsequent re-cert periods as scheduled by the appropriate member of the administrative staff. + Gathers and documents clinical findings to determine continued hospice eligibility. + Shares the clinical findings with the hospice medical director. + Attests in writing that he/she performed the face to face encounter and that these findings were provided to the certifying physician. + Communicates with Clinical Director and RN Case Manager prior to visits as to pertinent details of patient’s disease process and outcome of the actual face to face visit. + May make patient consults and visits as appropriate and as requested. + May attend interdisciplinary team meetings as appropriate. + Provides inservice education as requested + Maintains sound privacy and security practices and prevents privacy or security breaches. If breach occurs, takes corrective action. Why Join Our Team? + Innovative technology to make your life easier + Our care team work together to meet the needs of each patient + Nationwide career opportunities where our leaders encourage advancements + Our care teams enjoy the flexibility of getting to build rapport with patients to produce the best outcomes + We know that our care teams make or break the organization’s success Required: + Current License as Nurse Practitioner in the State of Alabama. + Minimum of one (1) year medical/surgical experience. Hospice/Home Health experience preferred. + Acceptance and support of the hospice concept of care. + Current, valid Alabama Driver’s License. + Proof of automobile insurance coverage. As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate. Notice for Job Applicants Residing in California (https://www.aveanna.com/CaliforniaPrivacyNotices.html) Apply