The Nurse Practitioner at Brighton/Suncrest Hospice provides physical examinations, preventive health measures, and collaborates with the healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans within hospice settings. The role involves monitoring patient progress, prescribing treatments, and working closely with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to deliver high-quality hospice care.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and preventive health assessments within prescribed guidelines.
• Record physical findings, formulate care plans, and determine prognosis based on patient condition.
• Discuss cases with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
• Prescribe or recommend medications and other treatments as appropriate.
• Monitor and document patient progress, reporting updates to supervising physicians.
• Collaborate with hospice team members and volunteers as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Assist in lifting and transferring patients as required.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient care activities.

Compensation

• Competitive pay (specific amount not provided).
• W-2 employment tax status.
• Potential eligibility for loan assistance (not offered).

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days.
• Work/life balance emphasis.
• Supportive team-oriented culture.
• Opportunity for career advancement within a rapidly growing national organization.

Shift & Schedule

• Work schedule details are not explicitly provided.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current state licensure in good standing.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting and transferring patients.
• Excellent vision abilities including close, distance, and focus adjustment.
• Willingness to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience in hospice or palliative care preferred but not explicitly required.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to providing high-quality patient care.
• Flexibility to adapt to a fast-growing healthcare environment.