Nurse Practitioner

Description:

Are you ready to make a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families? Are you ready for something different? Ready to get out the clinic in a flexible and autonomous role? Snowline Hospice is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic team of healthcare professionals. If you're passionate about providing compassionate chronic care management, palliative and end-of-life care, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

• This position is eligible for a $10,000 Relocation Stipend or Hiring Bonus!

Your Passion: Nurse Practitioner

Who We Are

Snowline is a non-profit organization serving the western slope of El Dorado County and the Greater Sacramento Region. For over 40 years, our deep roots in the community have allowed us to foster a strong network of local resources and partnerships. We have built a strong reputation of excellence by providing personalized, compassionate, high-quality care tailored to the needs of each patient and family. At Snowline Hospice, our core values guide everything we do. We value teamwork, contribution, service and excellence. We are a team of dedicated, dynamic professionals committed to providing the highest level of care which continues to be reflected in our exemplary patient satisfaction surveys and quality measures.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Snowline is committed to creating a workplace that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and fosters a sense of community. We are committed to providing exemplary, culturally competent care for our patients. At Snowline Hospice, we approach our work with sensitivity and compassion, and we strive to create a safe and supportive environment for every member of our team.

Why Choose Us:

• Comprehensive Benefits Packages: We offer a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance, and 401k plan with a generous employer match (minimum 24 hours to be eligible for PT benefits)
• Paid Time Off: At Snowline Hospice, we believe that employee's self-care is essential to providing superior care for our patients. We offer expansive paid time off, including vacation time, sick leave, and holiday pay.
• Continuing Education and Training: We offer ongoing education and training opportunities including our Snowline Scholars Program which offers full-time staff tuition reimbursement for continuing education relevant to their work within the organization
• Flexible scheduling: We offer flexible scheduling options, including part-time and full-time positions, as well as day, evening, and weekend shifts.
• Team Building: We are committed to maintaining a positive, collaborative workplace culture which prioritizes team building and joy through employee events, recognition and celebration of each other.
• Employee Assistance Program: As part of our commitment to supporting a trauma informed workplace and overall organization wellness, we offer an employee assistance program (EAP). EAP offers confidential counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.
• Market Benchmarked Salaries: As a non-profit provider, we conduct regular market benchmarking salary surveys of comparable organizations to ensure our salaries remain both fiscally responsible and competitive. Pay Rate: $65.00-$73.91 per hour Responsibilities: As a Nurse Practitioner at Snowline Hospice, you will be responsible for providing compassionate and comprehensive care to our patients and their families. Our Supportive Care Nurse Practitioner plays an important role in the care journey for our patients and families! As our SC Nurse Practitioner, you will collaborate with our Medical Director and other care team disciplines to provide support to our care programs in all 3 counties that Snowline serves. Snowline's clinicians are experts in providing patients relief from the symptoms, pain, and anxiety while walking patients and caregivers through the difficult and often challenging healthcare systems. They guide patients and caregivers through difficult and complex treatment choices; and providing emotional and spiritual support to patients and their families. Your duties will include:
• Working in collaboration with the Medical Director: function as a consultant, clinician and mentor in the delivery and evaluation of hospice, palliative care and pain management services
• Works as part of the interdisciplinary team, collaborates and communicates with other physicians and providers as needed
• Performs bedside patient assessments and assists with diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic health conditions
• Orders, performs and interprets laboratory and radiology tests within scope of professional practice
• Prescribes medications including controlled substances to the extent delegated and licensed and orders treatments and durable medical equipment as indicated
• Performs other therapeutic or corrective measures as indicated, including urgent care
• Assists in all facets of care coordination for palliative care and hospice referrals
• Prepares and maintains accurate patient records, charts, and documents to support sound medical practice and reimbursement for services provided
• Complies with applicable laws and regulations with respect to Collaborative Agreements
• Regularly participates in meetings, coverage, after-hours on-call rotation, training, and education
• Follows applicable policies, procedures, regulatory requirements and laws
• Adheres to behavioral values and conducts themselves professionally at all times

Your Experience and Education:

• Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience or more in direct Hospice/Palliative Care and be skilled in the following areas: Symptom Management, Goals of Care Discussions, Advance Care Planning, Pain Management/Relief as achieved by at least five years of experience.
• Palliative Care certification is preferred but not required.
• Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner Program approved by the Board of Registered Nursing, an unrestricted Nurse Practitioner License, Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Certificate, Furnishing number issued by the Board of Registered Nursing
• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
• Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of California
• Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the State of California
• Controlled substance furnishing number with a current DEA number
• Eligible or currently possess a Medicare/MediCal UPIN number
• Eligible to obtain hospital privileges
• Excellent oral communication skills, experience working in a collaborative care team environment and functioning autonomously with minimal supervision
• Excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communications skills
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently use a computer, prior electronic health record (EHR) experience preferred
• Current CPR certification
• Valid CA driver's license, with a reliable vehicle that is insured in accordance with state requirements CPR certification

If you are a nurturing, patient centered Hospice Nurse Practitioner looking for a fulfilling career with a collaborative team that values teamwork and communication, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and why you are interested in joining Snowline.

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