Peoples Health Services · 12 hours ago
Nurse Practioner - PRN
Pensacola, Florida
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelPeoples Health Services is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to assist in performing Face-to-Face Encounters for Medicare hospice beneficiaries. The role involves collaboration with the medical team to ensure eligibility for hospice benefits and providing palliative care.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Responsible for performing Face-to-Face Encounter for the Medicare Hospice Beneficiaries starting their third benefit period and beyond
Collaborates with the RN Case manager and/or RN Patient Care Coordinator to determine which patients' the Nurse Practitioner will perform the Face-to-Face Encounter on and the time frame in which the encounter will be completed
Consults with the team members on a PRN basis for clinical information relating to the patient/family
Reviews the patient records and pertinent medical information prior to the Face to-Face Encounter
Documents the clinical findings from the Face-to-Face Encounter on the appropriate forms or in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)as provided by the hospice
Ensures that the clinical findings of the Face-to-Face Encounter have been provided to the certifying physician for use in determining continued eligibility per Local Coverage Determination (LCD) criteria for hospice care
Facilitate palliative care for Palliative Care patients, ensuring comprehensive treatment plans and collaborate with Palliative care Medical Director and team members
Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment
Adheres to company policy regarding protected health information
Assures the accuracy and timeliness of documentation, including bills and clinical notes
Represents values and mission of Peoples Hospice within the professional and lay community
Other duties as assigned by the VP of Operations, Administrator, and Medical Director
Qualification
Required
Registered Nurse duly licensed to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of Florida under the provisions of the Florida State Board of Nurse Examiners and accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing (American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or American Nurse Credentialing Center)
Comprehensive knowledge and well-developed skills in: Medicine and Pharmacology, Pain and Symptom Control, Psychology of loss
Valid Florida Divers License and automobile insurance
Understanding and acceptance of Peoples Hospice and Palliative Care principles of care
Preferred
PECOS certified, and DEA preferred
Experience in hospice and palliative medicine preferred
Company
Peoples Health Services
Our care team is focused on helping you manage your loved one’s chronic condition, recovery from an illness or surgery, or a change in medical condition.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase