Nurse Practitioner - Full Time (51472)

JOB TITLE:        APRN                                        

DEPARTMENT:  APC

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for assessment and/or clinical care for assigned patients, under the collaborative practice agreement for delegated medical aspects of care with collaborating physician(s).

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

REPORTS TO:   Chief Clinical Officer

SUPERVISES:   None

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: All comments, actions and behaviors have a direct effect on the public’s perception of Hospice Austin. Interactions with patients, family members, physicians, referral sources, visitors, co-workers, etc. must be in a manner that is courteous, respectful, cooperative and professional. This behavior should promote an atmosphere of teamwork and positive relations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides evaluation and management for assigned patients.

• Obtains history, physical exam and formulates assessment and plan of care (POC) for patients assigned to APRN

• Triages patient care problems.

• Teaches patient and caregivers (including facility staff) regarding disease process, death and dying, comfort measures, medication use and side effects, etc.

• Develops, maintains, coordinates and adapts POC as needed.

• Provides psychosocial support to patients and families.

• Keeps timely and accurate medical records

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of professional nursing as determined by the Board of Nurse Examiners with degree as Nurse Practitioner.
• Unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Valid Texas driver’s license, auto liability insurance and safe driving record.
• CPR certification.

PREFERRED:

• 1 year or more nurse practitioner experience
• Prior hospice or palliative care experience