Position Overview
The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for performing face‑to‑face encounters with each hospice patient prior to the start of the 3rd benefit period and all subsequent re‑certifications in order to determine continued eligibility for hospice care. PRN visits are required for patients in Robertson, Cheatam, Montgomery and a portion of Davidson counties. This role is based in Springfield, Tennessee.
Essential Job Functions
Perform the face‑to‑face encounter within 30 calendar days prior to the start of the 3rd benefit period and all subsequent re‑cert periods as scheduled by the appropriate member of the administrative staff.
Gather and document clinical findings to determine continued hospice eligibility.
Share the clinical findings with the hospice medical director.
Attest in writing that you performed the face‑to‑face encounter and that these findings were provided to the certifying physician.
Communicate with the Clinical Director and RN Case Manager prior to visits regarding pertinent details of the patient’s disease process and outcome of the actual face‑to‑face visit.
Make patient consults and visits as appropriate and as requested.
Attend interdisciplinary team meetings as appropriate.
Provide in‑service education as requested.
Maintain sound privacy and security practices and prevent privacy or security breaches; if a breach occurs, take corrective action.
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We know that our care teams make or break the organization’s success.
Required
Current license as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Alabama.
Minimum of one (1) year medical/surgical experience. Hospice/home‑health experience preferred.
Willingness to accept and support the hospice concept of care.
Current, valid Alabama Driver’s License.
Proof of automobile insurance coverage.
As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health‑related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.