CorsoCare Hospice
Nurse Practitioner

Job Status: PRN or PT (2-3 days)
Coverage Area: Cleveland

At CorsoCare we offer:
Employee First Benefits:
• Competitive compensation
• Continued Growth and Education from training, supportive leadership, and collaboration
• Community based visits
• A company provided tablet with 24/7/365 IT support
• Dedicated schedulers to support flexible scheduling options
• Mileage reimbursement

Employee First Culture - YOU BELONG, YOU MATTER!
• What makes you different, makes us great
• You are part of a team
• Your unique experiences and perspectives inspire others
• A 1440 Culture - one that strives to use all 1440 minutes in each day to create the absolute best experiences with every person, in every interaction

Position Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for making face-to-face assessments of hospice patients in a variety of settings under all levels of hospice care. The NP will coordinate with the Physician and collaborate with team members to assess client eligibility for hospice and provide interventions as required for pain and symptom management while demonstrating expertise in patient care. This role will operate under the direct supervision of the Hospice Physician or the Hospice Medical Director.

Required Experience:

• Master’s Degree in nursing
• Certified/licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in state in which practicing
• DEA License in State in which practicing
• In good standing/able to participate in the Medicare & Medicaid programs
• Minimum of 5 years nursing experience preferred; clinical nursing care in oncology, hospice, geriatrics, intensive care preferred

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for an assigned caseload of patients to a developed plan of care.
• Adheres to privacy and security standards provided by all federal, state, and local authorities of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable state laws.
• Provides care, treatment, and services in accordance with professional standards of practice, practice guidelines, law, and regulations.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive, goal focused, patient-centered care plan for each patient and makes updates in accordance with written orders from the physician ensuring patient collaboration and understanding.
• Makes referrals to other services as indicated.
• Prepares and maintains clinical documentation according to Agency policies and acceptable nursing standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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