Hospice Nurse Practitioner Weekends

Reports to: Director of Nurse Practitioners

Department: NP Services

Minnesota Hospice is a locally owned and operated community hospice serving Dakota, Scott, and Rice Counties. At Minnesota Hospice, you will find a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment where you can thrive. Our leadership team is committed to the success of every team member by offering a variety of opportunities, including educational programs, professional trainings, and team-building activities.

Job Summary:

The weekend Nurse Practitioner is primarily a home/office based position with occasional field needs. This role serves predominantly to support the weekend field staff with symptom management and admissions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

Home/office based duties/responsibilities (approximately 75%):

• Provide symptom management support through the use of pharmaceutical and other interventions
• E-scribe controlled (CII-V) and non-controlled medications
• Support field nursing staff via phone as needed for assessment, diagnosis, management, and/or evaluation of new or existing conditions relating to the patient’s terminal diagnosis
• Conduct periodic medication reviews and provide recommendation to the care team abased upon safety, hospice philosophy and the goals of care

Field based duties/responsibilities (approximately 25%):

• Conduct face-to-face exams as required by Medicae forhospice certification/re-certification and re-admission
• Participate in care conferences either by phone or in person to support the patient, family, facility and hospice staff in coordination and goals of care
• Perform in-person visits as needed for acute support of symptom management or change of condition when patient needs exceed the scope of the RN

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience in assessment and treatment of basic acute care, including minor trauma, wounds, and infectious disease
• Preferred experience in chronic diseasemenagement, palliative care, geriatric focused medicine, and/or symptom management
• Knowledge and compliance of HIPAA and confidentiality
• Excellent in both collaborative and autonomous work
• Comfortability with various forms of technology including Mictorsoft products, e-subscribing applications, phone-based communication applications and EMRs

Education and Experience:

• Master or Doctorate level education in advancedpractive nursing from an accredited university or program
• Posess an APRN license in good standing through the State of Minnesota
• Hold a board certification in Family Practice or Adult Geriatrics through a national accreditation agency (AANP or ANCC)
• Hold or is qualified to obtain a DEA license

Physical Requirements:

• Able to regularly lift and move up to 20lbs
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk typing

Company Expectations:

• Adhere to all Minnesota Hospice policies and procedures
• Promote teamwork
• Lead by example
• Conduct yourself in a positive, confident and professional manner
• Communicate clearly, concisely and accurately
• Promote the hospice concept within the communities we serve
• Offer a willingness to participate in Minnesota Hospice team building and community events
• Posses a valid driver’s license and auto insurance coverage

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employer. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be altered at any time with or without notice.

Interested in this Position?

Email your resume to careers@mnhospice.com.

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