Nurse Practitioner
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Job overview
BrightSpring Health Services is hiring a Nurse Practitioner. Hospice Nurse Practitioners provide hospice care by evaluating patients, diagnosing conditions, developing care plans, and prescribing medication and treatment, working under a collaborating physician to deliver compassionate, purpose‑driven support from day one.
Key focus areas include Providing medical care, palliates and manages terminal illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physician, Completing history and physical examinations by evaluating the patient's medical condition and health history, and Completing the hospice face to face visit requirements prior to the third and subsequent hospice benefit periods to assess hospice eligibility.
Successful candidates bring Graduate From Accredited School Of Nursing, Graduate From Accredited Nurse Practitioner Program, and Current DEA License. Important skills include Medical Care, Palliative Care, Terminal Illness Management, Medical Condition Diagnosis, Plan Of Care Development, and Medication Prescribing.
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Our Company
Hospice of North Alabama
Overview
Our Hospice Nurse Practitioners are the heart of our organization who support patients by providing hospice care through evaluation, assessment, diagnosing medical conditions, developing plans of care, and prescribing medication and treatment. We are proud to have some of the best and brightest individuals in the healthcare industry on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. Apply today!
Our comprehensive benefits include:
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Medical and dental benefits
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Short- and long-term disability
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Life insurance
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Paid time off
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401(k) program
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Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Vendor discounts
Responsibilities
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Providing medical care, palliates and manages terminal illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physician
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Completing history and physical examinations by evaluating the patient's medical condition and health history
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Completing the hospice face to face visit requirements prior to the third and subsequent hospice benefit periods to assess hospice eligibility based
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Making recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for certification and recertification for hospice care
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Completing and maintaining accurate clinical notes
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Communicating with the physician and participating in interdisciplinary group meetings to meet the medical and emotional needs of the patient and family/caregivers
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Ensuring compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirements
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Additional responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
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Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner program
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Current DEA license, if applicable to state regulations
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Current nursing license in state of practice
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Current CPR certification
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Master’s degree with minimum of one year NP experience
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One year hospice or palliative care experience preferred
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Accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by state of practice
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Certification in a specialist area preferred (e.g. Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN) or Geriatrics)
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Commitment to clinical and documentation excellence
About our Line of Business
At Hospice of North Alabama, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. Hospice of North Alabama, an affiliate of Adoration Health, is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have expert clinicians and caregivers on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information, please visitwww.hospiceofnorthalabama.com. Follow us onFacebook (https://www.facebook.com/HospiceofNorthAlabama) andLinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/hospice-of-north-alabama-inc) .
BrightSpring Health Services, and our family of brands, provides equal employment opportunity
Job LocationsUS-AL-SCOTTSBORO | US-AL-GADSDEN | US-AL-ONEONTA | US-AL-PELL CITY | US-AL-GUNTERSVILLE
ID 2026-193301
Line of Business Hospice of North Alabama
Position Type Full-Time
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