Hospice Nurse Practitioner

We are hiring a Nurse Practitioner to join our care team with Hospice of Western & Central Massachusetts!

This is to assist with on-call admissions visits. Candidate must be willing to travel. $100 a visit. Must be available within 48 hours to perform face-to-face visits.

Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

The nurse practitioner provides comprehensive hospice services and care through the evaluation and assessment of the health history, health promotion, diagnosis of medical conditions, management of health problems, prescribing medications or treatments, and other duties.

Experience & Education:

• Master's degree with a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a nurse practitioner; hospice or palliative care experience preferred.

• CPR certified.

• DEA licensed.

• Accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing.

• Preferred certification in a specialist area such as hospice or pediatrics.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides medical care, palliates, and manages terminal illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physician.

• Completes history and physical examinations by evaluating the patient's medical condition and health history, ordering, and interpreting results from lab and diagnostic tests or procedures, diagnosing health conditions and documenting the findings in the patient's medical records.

• Manages health conditions and terminal illnesses by developing plans of care, prescribing medications and/or treatments, obtaining consultation or making referrals and coordinating hospice care services.

• Makes recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for certification and recertification for hospice care.

• Reviews clinical information, and coordinates and oversees patient care in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners.

• Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes, physical examination notes, assessment visit notes, medical orders, collaboration notes and other documentation in the medical record.

• Ensures compliance with the Medicare conditions of participation and other state regulations governing the provision of healthcare.

• Builds from the resources in the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families.

About Athena Health Care Systems:

Since its establishment in 1984, Athena Health Care Systems has pioneered the delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as a healthcare leader in Southern New England.

Athena’s Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay

• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees

• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance

• 401(k) with Employer Match

• Vacation and Personal Time

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed facilities/agencies follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.