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VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region is looking to hire a per diem Hospice Nurse Practitioner (NP) for Rutland county. Are you looking to further your career in home health? Would you like to work for a caring and supportive medical company that values its employees? If so, please read on!

ABOUT VNA & HOSPICE OF THE SOUTHWEST REGION

Based in Vermont, we are one of the largest non-profit home health and hospice care agency that delivers a wide range of advanced medical care with compassion, dependability, and expertise to people of all ages. Our mission is to provide the best care for every person and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. We strive to give customized care to individuals with chronic diseases and conditions as well as those who need short-term care. For our services, we have been recognized as one of the nation's top 100 performing home health agencies by HomeCare Elite.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A NURSE PRACTICIONER

As an NP, in collaboration with the Hospice Medical Director, and referring physicians, this position is responsible for carrying out Face-to-Face visits for Hospice patients for the VNAHSR. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Gather clinical information to support the diagnosis and prognosis and provide these findings from the face to face encounter to the physician who is considering recertifying the patient.
• Attest to a face to face encounter being made and includes in the attestation: The beneficiary's name, the date of the encounter, the certification period dates, and that the clinical findings of that encounter have been provided to the certifying physician for use in determining continued eligibility for hospice care.
• Provide care to patient when a need is identified during a face to face encounter. Document the clinical finding and care provided in the patient's medical record.
• Complete a face-to-face encounter for a skilled assessment of terminally ill patients.
• Attest to a face to face encounter being made and include in the attestation.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A NURSE PRACTICIONER

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Master's degree and advanced practice nursing degree as a nurse practitioner required.
• 2+ years of nursing experience is preferred
• Valid Vermont nursing license required. Valid Vermont State (adult) nurse practitioner license required.

Do you enjoy helping people? Are you able to display flexibility? Can you balance multiple tasks at once while demonstrating good time management? Are you willing to take the initiative? Can you get the job done with minimal supervision? If so, you might just be perfect for this home hospice care position!

WORK SCHEDULE

This Nurse Practitioner (NP) position offers flexible hours, we at the VNA value work-life balance. Our clinicians have autonomy in their position to create their daily schedule to meet the needs of their clients, allowing the flexibility to prioritize their personal and family needs.

READY TO JOIN OUR HOSPICE CARE TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable, so we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!