Nurse Practitioner

Responsible to: Hospice Manager Hours: 40 hours/week Schedule: Monday - Friday & call coverage Pay Range: $52.
54 - 78.
80 Job Summary: The Hospice Nurse Practitioner, along with a multi-disciplinary clinical team, provides initial and ongoing clinical assessment for patients with advanced and/or progressive medical conditions who are referred to hospice and palliative care.
They assist in the evaluation and treatment of patients receiving hospice and palliative care in the community or at the Pete Moore hospice house.
The nurse practitioner conducts patient interviews, collects, and interprets diagnostic data.
Performs physical examinations and specialized procedures under the delegation of the Medical Director.
Makes house calls for chronically ill adults at the patient’s place of residence and the Pete Moore Hospice House.
Works collaboratively with the Medical Director and shares weekend and evening call coverage.
Education & License Requirements: Must be a graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing with advanced training as a family or emergency nurse practitioner.
This position requires current State of Oregon Nurse Practitioner licensure, CPR certification, prescriptive drug privileges, and a DEA number.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience: Two years of clinic experience with a hospice and palliative care background preferred.
Desired skills include: Verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and decision-making, with expertise in planning and organizing.
Ability to assess and effectively resolve difficult situations.
Ability to maintain a high standard of professionalism in all activities undertaken in a diversity of clinical environments with both patients and family/caregivers.
Ability to work independently, as well as within a team framework.
Essential Job Functions: Perform bedside palliative care delivery for patients.
Apply a variety of clinical skills, including health status assessment, screening for disease, provision of appropriate treatment, education, and healthcare guidance to patients.
Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic health conditions.
Order, perform, and interpret laboratory and radiology tests within the scope of professional practice.
Ensure complete and timely patient care documentation according to regulations.
Perform comprehensive adult and geriatric exams, adjust medications, establish treatment plans, educate residents and nursing staff, coordinate care, work collaboratively, facilitate family meetings, participate in coordinated care rounds, and assist with discharge planning for optimal patient outcomes.
Prescribe medications, including controlled substances, to the extent delegated and licensed.
Perform therapeutic or corrective measures as indicated, including urgent care assessment and treatment.
Consult with interdisciplinary team, including the Medical Director, or designee, as needed.
Inform primary physician, specialists, and care team of services provided, collaborating with others, as needed.
Provide quality clinical services in a caring, respectful manner, with a solid patient-oriented bedside manner.
Exhibit a talent for cultivating a positive, supportive, and energetic team atmosphere.
Stand, sit, walk, or utilize other means of mobility within a clinic setting.
Assist patients with mobility in preparation for examinations or treatment needs.
Demonstrate a strong computer proficiency with knowledge of EMR documentation and utilities.
Function within the Scope of Practice for Nurse Practitioners outlined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
Assist with additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Employment Application Applications are also accepted via the following methods: Email as an attachment to hr@cascadehealth.
org, Fax to 541-228-3165 Mail to 2650 Suzanne Way, Suite 200, Eugene, OR 97408.
If you have any questions, please contact us as 541-228-3126.