VITAS Healthcare

Nurse Practitioner

VITAS Healthcare  •  Fort Myers, FL (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

  • Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition.
  • Discusses case with physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan.  
  • Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment. 
  • Monitors and maintains progress of patients and reports progress to supervising physician. 
  • Has the ability to work collaboratively with hospice employees and volunteers as part of an IDT.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Qualified candidates must have a minimum of (2) years experience in hospice, home health or community health in the past five (5) years. 
  • While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to assist in lifting and transferring patients as required. 
  • Lift objects in excess of 20 pounds. 
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
  • The employee will be required to stand or walk in excess of one hour per day, talk, hear, sit, stoop, kneel and crouch as needed.
EDUCATION
  • Requires completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program. 
  • State licensure is also required.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
  • EOE/AA M/F/D/V
VITAS Healthcare

About VITAS Healthcare

The nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care, and we have the resources and expertise to support your personal and professional growth. With nearly 12,000 employees, VITAS was named a 2025 Top Workplace in Healthcare.

We are committed to providing compassionate care to hospice patients and supporting their families. VITAS team members find fulfillment working for a people-focused organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others.

We also take care of each other, supporting our team members with resources, mentoring, and flexibility to do what’s right at the bedside. Here, you will be trusted as an expert in your field and as a valued team member whose efforts are vital to our mission.

Join the team at VITAS and do work that matters: Your Passion. Our Purpose. Endless Possibilities.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Miramar, Florida
Year Founded
1978
Website
vitas.com
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