PurposeStatement / Position Summary

Thisposition will be responsible for the care of patients requiring an attendingphysician while on hospice service. The NP care will be coordinated with theHospice Medical Director. The NP is defined as an RN who is permitted toperform such services as legally authorized to perform under the review andsignature of the Hospice Medical Director in accordance with the CA state lawand regulatory mechanisms. Medical services provided must be reasonable andnecessary, be included in the plan of care and must be services that, in theabsence of the NP would be performed by a Hospice Physician.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Assesses present and potential needs of patientand family
• Review Plan of Care with patient, family,physician, IDT and evaluate and/or modify as needed
• Provides leadership in care coordinationat IDT, demonstrating expertise in the function of a Nurse Practitioner
• Complete all Face to Face andrecertification visits as well as documentation in a timely manner per Medicarestandards
• Managesymptoms and teach patient/family care management
• Followcompany policies, procedures and directives
• Interactin a positive and constructive manner
• Prioritizeand multitask