ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Conduct in-home or facility-based visits to hospice patients for initial assessments, face-to face visits, routine follow-up visits, and symptom management.
· Collaborate with the Medical Director or Associate Medical Director and the IDT to develop, implement, and revise individualized care plans.
· Provide expert pain and symptom management consistent with hospice philosophy and guidelines.
· Serve as a clinical resource to hospice nurses and other staff.
· Participate in IDT as needed.
· Educate patients and families on disease progression, end-of-life expectations and hospice treatment options.
· Document all patient care accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.
· Participate in on-call coverage as needed.
· Comply with company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Location: Bryan, Texas
Shift: PRN- up 12 hours per week
Benefits: 403b Retirement and mileage reimbursement!
Requirements
· Minimum 2 years of NP experience
· Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program
· Current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Texas
· Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (AGNP, FNP, or ANP preferred)
· Current DEA Registration and prescriptive authority in good standing;
· Valid Texas Driver’s License, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation are required
Hospice Brazos Valley is the only nonprofit hospice serving the Brazos Valley. We have office locations in Bryan, Brenham, and La Grange. The nonprofit difference means that patients, not profits, guide the comprehensive care our patients receive. Our bereavement professionals lead a variety of grief support groups and programs hosted across the 17 counties we serve. Thanks to generous community support, all grief support groups and programs are offered at no cost and maintain an open invitation to anyone in the communities we serve. In addition, our award-winning hospice care is provided to all, regardless of ability to pay. Our patients receive care from a team of highly-skilled professionals whose goal is to add quality to life when life is limited.
Hospice Brazos Valley exists to care for people. Our wish is for anyone who encounters us to be better for the experience. Time with patients and families is filled with hope, encouragement, celebration, and service. Caring provides opportunities to positively change lives and create joyful memories to share for years to come.
