About this role
JOB TITLE: APRN
DEPARTMENT : APC
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible 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 RELATIONSHIPS
REPORTS TO : Chief Clinical Officer
SUPERVISES : None
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS : All comments, actions and behaviors have a direct effect on the publics 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 records
Qualifications
- 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 drivers license, auto liability insurance and safe driving record.
- CPR certification.
PREFERRED:
- 1 year or more nurse practitioner experience
- Prior hospice or palliative care experience