Per Diem / PRN Nurse Practitioner - Hospice - $93-140 per hour at Gentiva summary:
Gentiva is seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner specializing in hospice care for a per diem position in Auburn, Alabama. This role involves performing Face-to-Face encounters, gathering clinical information to support hospice diagnoses, and working collaboratively with physicians to ensure proper patient eligibility. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in Nursing, possess current state licensure, and be committed to providing emotional and physical support to patients and their families.
Gentiva is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Hospice for a per diem / prn job in Auburn, Alabama.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Hospice
- Discipline: Nurse Practitioner
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Per Diem
Our Company:
Gentiva Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family – an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you'll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people's lives every day.
Overview:
We’re looking for a Hospice PRN Nurse Practitioner to join our team. You will report directly to the Executive Director or Administrator. You will be assigned to a location to perform Face-to-Face (F2F) encounters and be responsible for gathering clinical information to support the hospice diagnosis and prognosis. These findings are then communicated to the hospice physician responsible for certifying or recertifying the patient's hospice eligibility.
The scope of practice for the hospice NP is limited to those tasks necessary to complete hospice F2F encounter visits.
- Performs and completes physical assessments for the F2F encounter within the regulatory time frames established by CMS
- Provides clinical findings, including review of the medical treatment plans, diagnostic tests, lab results, and medication lists to the physician who is recertifying the patient for hospice eligibility
- Makes appropriate recommendations to the IDG based on findings of the F2F assessment
- Notifies hospice agency when unable to complete a F2F visit according to schedule
About You:
- Master's or higher degree in Nursing.
- Completion of a graduate-level nurse practitioner education program accredited by a national accrediting body.
- Current state license as a registered nurse
- Current state license or certificate as an advanced practice nurse
- Current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner. (ANCC or AANP)
- Must have a collaborative agreement in place.
We Offer:
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
- Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program
- Competitive Salaries
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Professional Growth and Development Opportunities
Legalese:
- This is a safety-sensitive position
- Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
- Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
- We are proud to be an EEO employer
- We maintain a drug-free workplace
Location:
Gentiva Hospice
Gentiva Job ID #2025-118547. Posted job title: Nurse Practitioner
About Gentiva
Gentiva is a family of industry-leading hospice, palliative, and home health providers that are passionate about caring for others. With more than 550 locations and thousands of compassionate clinicians across 38 states, our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis. Gentiva’s corporate headquarters is in Atlanta, Georgia, with providers delivering care across the U.S.
Benefits
- Continuing Education
- Medical benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Vision benefits
- Discount program
- Pet insurance
- Holiday Pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Mileage reimbursement
- Dental benefits
- Employee assistance programs
- Life insurance
Keywords:
Nurse Practitioner, Hospice Care, Per Diem Nurse, Healthcare, Patient Eligibility, Clinical Support, Palliative Care, Nursing Jobs, Gentiva, Alabama Healthcare