Hospice of the Valley is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to provide direct medical care of Hospice and Palliative Care patients by functioning as the attending physician as appropriate, and to perform face-to-face assessments for assigned patients in consultation with the Hospice Medical Director. To devise, implement, and manage a program designed to meet the needs of the community members who have a chronic disease but are not yet hospice-appropriate.

Along with compassionate and quality clinical skills, we are looking for the right personality with a passion for providing excellent customer service. You must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while still demonstrating empathy and professionalism to families needing your understanding and attention.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be licensed by the Alabama State Board of Nursing to practice as an advanced practice nurse in the State of Alabama, and
• Must have and maintain national certification as a Nurse Practitioner from the Alabama Board of Nursing, and
• Must possess and maintain a current CPR certification, and
• Must successfully complete the post-job offer physical and submit to periodic tuberculin skin tests or chest x-rays at agency expense, and
• Must have and maintain current driver’s license and automobile liability insurance.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Prefer to have three (3) years of experience in palliative or hospice related programs; and
• Prefer to have a certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN), and
• Computer proficiency is crucial and experience with EMR preferred; and
• Committed to the Palliative Care and Hospice philosophy

We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• 401K/401K Roth
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• PTO/LTS and Paid Holidays

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Hospice of the Valley’s clinical department is seeking to fill several PRN RN positions. This position provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process. Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by writing and initiating Plan of Care, and regularly re-evaluating patient/family/caregiver needs, and revises the Plan of Care as necessary. This position initiates and applies appropriate preventative and therapeutic nursing procedures and techniques, and maintains communication regarding patient care with the physician and supervisory personnel. This position will complete, maintain and submit accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient’s condition and care given. This position monitors the maintenance of medical records, assuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with licensing regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards, and ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse through the State Board of Nursing; and
• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of professional registered nursing, BSN preferred; and
• Have had two (2) years of med-surg experience with a hospice, home health, medical, surgical or critical care experience; and
• Possess and maintain a current CPR certification; and
• Must have and maintain a current Alabama driver’s license; and
• Must have and maintain current liability insurance on vehicle; and
• Must successfully complete the post-job offer physical and submit to periodic tuberculin skin tests or chest x-rays at agency expense.

Additional Desirable Qualifications:

• Hospice or home health experience preferred; and
• Experience with providing good pain management, IV skills preferred; and
• Committed to the Hospice philosophy and principles of death/dying; and
• Must be flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation (24/7), and have the ability to work within an Interdisciplinary Team; and
• Experienced with utilizing electronic medical records (EMR) systems to store, access, and update patients’ health records electronically.

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