Jet Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Hospice for a per diem / prn job in Fort Worth, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Hospice
- Discipline: Nurse Practitioner
- Duration: Ongoing
- Up to 15.00 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Per Diem
Nurse Practitioner - Hospice
Job Details
Job Type
Part-time
Fort Worth, TX
Description
Klarus Hospice / Jet Health is seeking a PRN (per diem) dedicated and professional Nurse Practitioner to join our team serving our patients currently enrolled in our hospice services in the Fort Worth, TX and surrounding areas doing face to face visits.
Work life balance, flexible schedule, autonomy, and competitive compensation!
Primary functions are to assist in overseeing the clinical care and treatment of patients and families; to consult with the patients’ attending physician, in consultation with the hospice physician; provide clinical direction to the Interdisciplinary group to ensure quality care.
Requirements
Job Qualifications:
Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
Licensure: Current State license as a Registered Nurse and as an Advanced Practice Nurse. Current Driver’s License.
Experience: Two years' experience as an APN, clinical care setting preferred; hospice or home health preferred.
Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacology, palliative care, and end-of-life. Good interpersonal skills.
Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
On-call requirement 1-2 weeks a month
Essential Functions:
Collaborates with the IDG in assuring appropriate evaluation and palliative treatment of terminal disease.
Consults with and assists in the IDG’s development of patient/family plan of care to assure quality care is provided.
Consults with and educates the patient/family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care. Provides training to other staff as needed.
Performs and documents visits to patient/family based on plan of care and patient/family need.
Interacts with attending and consulting physicians as necessary regarding palliative care, in collaboration with hospice physician.
Consults with and provides education to other IDG members on a prn basis for clinical issues relating to palliation.
Actively participates in the IDG. Communicates effectively, timely, and appropriately at all times.
Informs physicians and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient/family response to care.
Environmental and Working Conditions:
Works in patients’ homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; the
ability to work a flexible schedule; the ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.
Benefits:
Face to face per visit rate
Additional monthly stipend paid for on-call, attending IDG meetings, documentation etc.
Mileage reimbursement
Jet Health Job ID #FWHOS04.
About Jet Health
Jet Health provides services to allow people to receive care in their home – where they are most comfortable and familiar. From skilled home health to personal care to hospice, all of the necessary services are available across its companies. Founded in April 2016, Jet Health is building a platform through organic growth, strategic acquisitions, and de novo buildouts in target markets. Working at Jet Health is more than just a job, it’s a higher calling! Each of our team members has a special part to play in our mission of providing exceptional, compassionate healthcare in the home to thousands of patients and families every day. Join Jet Health today! It’s good to be home!