Nurse Practitioner - Patriot Hospice

Position Summary

Our Nurse Practitioners serve local communities throughout South Carolina providing direct clinical care of clients in residential homes, assisted living and independent-living facility settings. We provide Primary and Palliative Care for home-bound, those with transportation challenges, and the geriatric population.

Reports to: Clinical NP Supervisor and VP Ancillary Services

Duties and Responsibilities:

*Work with an interdisciplinary team

*Provide medical care within scope of practice. Complete yearly physicals

*Provide education and counseling on preventative care and medical management of chronic illnesses.

*Management and treatment of disease processes, including ordering of lab tests, Radiology, referrals

*Review and manage test results.

*Develop treatment plans, prescribe medications and referrals.

Communicate with patients, families, and facilities regularly.

*Coordinate and provide patient-centered care.

*Provide high quality care to our patients by identifying and assessing health concerns.

*Transitional Care to our hospice services

*Manage medications management, order and review lab work and radiology.

*Proficiency in documentation in EHR

*Maintain and attend CE and conferences

*Flexible 40-week Schedule Monday-Friday

*Local travel

Requirements:

*Master’s degree in nursing or postmaster certification as an APRN

*ANCC or AANP Certified

Current SC Licensure

CPR Certified

Current Driver’s License

DEA License

Minimum 2-year experience preferred.