Nurse Practitioner

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description:

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Hospice Nurse Practitioner with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!

As a Hospice Nurse Practitioner, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:

Complete routine and emergency face-to-face recertification visits for hospice patients, including admissions, transfers, and extended stays.
Assess patient needs, document findings, and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to manage symptoms and support the Plan of Care.
Provide bedside palliative care, education, and physical and emotional support to patients and families during periods of crisis.
Triage patient needs based on acuity and help prevent avoidable hospitalizations by addressing care needs in the home.
Maintain accurate and timely patient records, clinical documentation, billing, and coding in accordance with CMS and regulatory guidelines.
Collaborate with the Medical Director, attending physicians, branch leadership, and interdisciplinary team to coordinate quality patient care.
Provide training and continuing education to clinical staff to support effective hospice and palliative care.
Assist in developing clinical practice guidelines and standards that promote high-quality palliative care.

What is Required?

Current licensure in the state of practice as a Nurse Practitioner and maintain such licensure in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
Master’s degree in nursing and certification through a national Nurse Practitioner Licensing board
1+ years of clinical nursing experience
Maintain active DEA certification if state allows prescription of controlled substances by APPs
Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations
1+ year post-graduate clinical nursing experience in the hospice and palliative care field preferred
Prior experience in Family Medicine, Geriatrics and psychiatry preferred

What's in it for you?

Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits including pet insurance
401(K) with employer match
Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement.

* Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.

The base pay for this position is $65 to $70 hourly, based on the company’s good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual pay will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, and internal equity.

Equal Employment Opportunity: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruiting@elara.com.

Pay & Benefit Information: Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits

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