APRN PRN In Polk, Hardee & Highlands Counties

The APRN:

Working in collaboration with a Medical Director or an IDT physician acts as a team member for hospice patients in the home care nursing or assisted living setting.

• Responsible for evaluating and coordinating patient/family needs to enable preventative and supportive care
• He/she may provide attending physician services symptom management consultation or perform an assessment related to ongoing eligibility for hospice services in addition to providing evaluation of disease progression and symptom control.
• Utilizes assessment intervention and teaching skills to maximize patient comfort and to enhance the quality of life for the patient/family unit.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team and the hospice physician to assure that the physical emotional and spiritual needs of patient/family are met.

Position Requirements

Education and/or Experience: Masters Degree in Nursing or a related field.

• Licensure:
  o Current Florida license as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner certified in a practice are (if applicable to departmental requirements).

o Current DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) license

• Certifications:

o Valid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association

• NPI provider and ability to bill CMS services or ability to obtain same (if applicable to departmental requirements)
• Minimum of two (2) years nursing experience required.
• Minimum of two (2) year experience as an APRN with experience in adult gerontology or oncology practice preferred.
• Ability to make home/residence visits.
• Valid Florida drivers license and automobile insurance as per agency policies

Suncoast Hospice Empath Home Health and Empath Health Pharmacy are proud to be accredited by the Joint Commission showing our commitment to quality.

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