Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Hospice - PRN

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice Vidalia, LA 71373, US

Overview

Looking for a career that makes a difference every day?

Discover a rewarding career at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, one of the nation’s largest home-based care providers. Consistently recognized as a great place to work, Enhabit delivers exceptional care and fosters a collaborative culture that supports professional growth and ongoing development.

With strong organizational stability, a commitment to excellence, and careers rooted in purpose, Enhabit empowers team members to build forward-moving careers while expanding what’s possible for care in the home.

The Enhabit Advantage:

Enhabit offers competitive benefits designed to support well-being and help employees thrive in every stage of their careers. Eligible employees receive:

Generous paid time off for full-time employees
401(k) matching
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Supplemental insurance options
Flexible spending accounts
Incentive bonus opportunities
Continuing education and scholarship opportunities

Responsibilities

Provide medical care to hospice patients. Determine hospice eligibility and pain and symptom management. Participate in the care of the hospice patient as a member of the interdisciplinary team

Qualifications

Education and experience, essential

Must be a graduate of an approved school, and licensed as a nurse practitioner (NP) in the state in which they currently practice.
Must have demonstrated knowledge of regulatory requirements, including Medicare conditions of participation.
Must have basic demonstrated technology skills, including operation of a mobile device.

Education and experience, preferred

At least five years nursing experience with a minimum of one year in hospice preferred.
At least three years of clinical registered NP experience preferred.

Requirements

Must possess a valid state driver license
Must maintain automobile liability insurance as required by law
Must maintain dependable transportation in good working condition
Must be able to safely drive an automobile in all types of weather conditions
Must possess CPR certification

Additional Information

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We work to promote differences in a collaborative and respectful manner. We are committed to a work environment that supports, encourages and motivates all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. At Enhabit, we celebrate and embrace the special differences that makes our community extraordinary.

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