Hospice APRN

Community Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking a skilled Hospice APRN to join our team. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care and related health services to patients and families in various settings.

• Conduct thorough medical examinations and evaluations, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients and families.
• Assist with the diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic health conditions, ensuring comprehensive care for patients.
• Order, perform, and interpret laboratory and radiology tests within the scope of your professional practice.
• Write orders for informed consents, diagnostic procedures, and treatments, and prescribe medications as needed.
• Consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals as required, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, charts, and documents to support sound medical practice and reimbursement of services provided.
• Execute physician orders in accordance with legal, ethical, and organizational standards.
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations, ensuring timely reimbursement for services rendered.
• Ensure patients and families are informed about CPR and DNR procedures.
• Recommend medications as required to treat specific patient populations.
• Adhere to confidentiality standards regarding patients, families, staff, and the organization.
• Provide educational sessions to advance hospice care among internal staff, medical professionals, and the community.
• Participate in on-call coverage and assist in establishing schedules.
• Participate in regular interdisciplinary team meetings to review active cases.

• Adhere to internal controls established for the department.
• Coordinate Inpatient APRN work assignments.
• Communicate potential assignment changes based on daily census.
• Review and coordinate Inpatient APRN PTO requests to ensure staff coverage meets current patient needs and census.
• Prepare group texts to ensure proper communication to all Inpatient APRNs.
• Update and consult with the Chief Medical Officer on APRN staff updates when necessary.
• Act as the point person for Inpatient APRN staff during emergency alert situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience.
• Experience in hospice palliative care is preferred.
• Valid State of Florida Driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Advanced Practice Nurse or PA licensed in the State of Florida.