Nurse practitioner - full time

Job Details:

Job Location: Spicewood - Austin, TX

Position Type: 40 HRS - 1 FTE

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: M-F 8A-5P

JOB TITLE:

APRN

DEPARTMENT:

APC

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for assessment and/or clinical care for assigned patients, under the collaborative practice agreement for delegated medical aspects of care with collaborating physician(s).

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

REPORTS TO: Chief Clinical Officer

SUPERVISES: None

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: All comments, actions and behaviors have a direct effect on the public’s perception of Hospice Austin. Interactions with patients, family members, physicians, referral sources, visitors, co-workers, etc. must be in a manner that is courteous, respectful, cooperative and professional. This behavior should promote an atmosphere of teamwork and positive relations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides evaluation and management for assigned patients.
• Obtains history, physical exam and formulates assessment and plan of care (POC) for patients assigned to APRN.
• Triages patient care problems.
• Teaches patient and caregivers (including facility staff) regarding disease process, death and dying, comfort measures, medication use and side effects, etc.
• Develops, maintains, coordinates and adapts POC as needed.
• Provides psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Keeps timely and accurate medical records.

Qualifications:

Graduation from an approved school of professional nursing as determined by the Board of Nurse Examiners with degree as Nurse Practitioner. Unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners. Valid Texas driver’s license, auto liability insurance and safe driving record. CPR certification.

PREFERRED: 1 year or more nurse practitioner experience. Prior hospice or palliative care experience.