NP / Nurse Practitioner - Hospice
Hospice of North Alabama
Huntsville, Alabama
Full-time | Remote
Work facility: Not Specified
Job Description
Our Company
Hospice of North Alabama
OverviewOffice Location: Huntsville, ALCoverage area: Madison County
Schedule: PRN, 2 days per week
Are you a Nurse Practitioner looking for a new opportunity? Hospice of North Alabama is seeking a passionate, dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join our team inHuntsville, AL. Our Nurse Practitioners provide expert, patient-centered care at a critical time in people's lives. This role includes patient assessments, symptom management, advance care planning, and ensuring care aligns with patients' values and goals. If you're ready to work in a supportive, fulling environment where your skills and empathy truly shine, apply today!
How YOU will benefit
- Quality 1:1 care to make a lasting impact on patients and families
- Provide care that is centered on comfort, dignity, and goals of care
- Greater work/life balance with flexible scheduling options
- Less time on your feet compared to other settings
- Ability to work independently while also having interdisciplinary team support
- Job stability and regular advancement opportunities with a growing company
As a Nurse Practitioner You will:
- Provide compassionate medical care and symptom management
- Perform assessments, order/ interpret diagnostic tests, and develop care plans
- Prescribe medications, manage treatments, and coordinate hospice services
- Conduct and document face-to-face visits for eligibility and recertification
- Collaborate with physicians and IDT team to align care with patient goals.
- Participate in care planning and coordinate with team and external providers
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance regulation
- Educate patients & families on medical, emotional, and spiritual needs
- Contribute to quality improvement efforts and professional development
- Serve as a clinical resource and liaison to community partners
Benefits and Perks for You!
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
- Tuition discounts & reimbursement
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO
- Mileage reimbursement
- Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more!
*Benefits may vary by employment status
Qualifications- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner program
- Master's degree with a minimum of one year NP experience
- One year of NP experience or one year of RN hospice experience
- Minimum of one (1) year hospice or palliative care experience preferred
- Current nursing license in the state of practice
- Current DEA license (if applicable to state regulations)
- Current CPR certification
- Certification from an approved advanced practice nursing certifying body, as required by the state
- Nurse Practitioner Certification in Gerontology, Adult, or Family (preferred)
- Excellent observation, verbal, and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving and mathematical skills
- Proficient in nursing skills as outlined in the competency checklist
- Demonstrated ability to counsel and communicate effectively with patients and families regarding end-of-life issues
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order