Hospice Nurse Practitioner - PRN

Trinity Hospice in Corpus Christi is hiring a PRN NP to join our growing team!

What Does The Nurse Practitioner Do Every Day?

Collaborates with the IDT in assuring appropriate evaluation and palliative treatment of terminal disease.
Consult with and assist in the IDT’s development of patient/family plan of care to assure quality care is provided.
Educate the patient/family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care.
Provide training to other clinical staff as needed.
Perform and document visits to patients/family based on a plan of care.
Interact with attending and consulting physicians as necessary regarding palliative care.
Actively participate in the interdisciplinary team.
Provide clinical assessment results to hospice physicians after making face-to-face encounters with patients.
Provides on-call services to patients/families as assigned.

Background and Education You Need to Be Successful:

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing program
Current State license as a Registered Nurse and as an Advanced Practice Nurse
Current Driver’s License in the state in which the role is located
2 years of experience as an APN, in a clinical care setting, with background with a hospice agency required.
Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacology, palliative care, and end of life care.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Proof of Hepatitis consent/declination.

Work Location: In person