Nurse Practitioner - Full Time

Job Details: Job Location: Spicewood - Austin, TX, Position Type: 40 HRS - 1 FTE, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: M-F 8A-5P, JOB TITLE:        APRN                                        DEPARTMENT:  APC POSITION SUMMARYResponsible for assessment and/or clinical care for assigned patients, under the collaborative practice agreement for delegated medical aspects of care with collaborating physician(s). WORKING RELATIONSHIPSREPORTS TO:   Chief Clinical OfficerSUPERVISES:   None INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: All comments, actions and behaviors have a direct effect on the public’s perception of Hospice Austin. Interactions with patients, family members, physicians, referral sources, visitors, co-workers, etc. must be in a manner that is courteous, respectful, cooperative and professional. This behavior should promote an atmosphere of teamwork and positive relations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS• Provides evaluation and management for assigned patients. • Obtains history, physical exam and formulates assessment and plan of care (POC) for patients assigned to APRN• Triages patient care problems. • Teaches patient and caregivers (including facility staff) regarding disease process, death and dying, comfort measures, medication use and side effects, etc. • Develops, maintains, coordinates and adapts POC as needed. • Provides psychosocial support to patients and families. • Keeps timely and accurate medical recordsQualifications: Graduation from an approved school of professional nursing as determined by the Board of Nurse Examiners with degree as Nurse Practitioner. Unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners. Valid Texas driver’s license, auto liability insurance and safe driving record. CPR certification. PREFERRED: 1 year or more nurse practitioner experience Prior hospice or palliative care experience