Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care jobs in District of Columbia

Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care works in collaboration with a physician to assess the physical needs of patient's medical type such as psychiatric, oncology or obstetrics. Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians. Being a Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment. Requires a master's degree. Additionally, Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care typically reports to a physician. Requires Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) in specialty area based on RN licensure and state authority for advanced practice. Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Hospice Nurse Practitioner (prn)
  • Affinity Care of Washington DC
  • Washington, DC OTHER
  • Job Title/Position: Nurse Practitioner

    Reports To: Clinical Director

    JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

    The Nurse Practitioner is a registered professional nurse with advanced graduate education and clinical training who provides comprehensive hospice services in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act and under the supervision of a collaborating physician. He/She provides hospice care through the evaluation and assessment of the health history, health promotion, diagnosing medical conditions, management of health problems by directing and developing the plan of care, prescribing medications or treatments, coordinating and collaborating with patients, families and other healthcare practitioners. Under the supervision of a physician, the nurse practitioner visits patients, completes physical assessments, performs face to face assessments and evaluates hospice eligibility as assigned in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team. The nurse practitioner builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

    Patient Care

    1. Provides medical care, palliates and manages terminal illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physician.

    2. Completes history and physical examinations by evaluating the patient's medical condition and health history, ordering and interpreting results from laboratory and diagnostic tests or procedures, diagnosing health conditions and documents the findings in the patient's medical record.

    3. Manages health conditions and terminal illnesses by developing an individualized plan of care, prescribing medications and / or treatments, obtaining consultations or making referrals and coordinating hospice care services.

    4. Completes the hospice face to face visit requirements prior to the third and subsequent hospice benefit periods to assess hospice eligibility based on the hospice conditions of participation and the local coverage determinations. Provides clinical information to the hospice medical director for interpretation for eligibility for hospice recertification.

    5. Makes recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for certification and recertification for hospice care.

    6. Reviews clinical information, coordinates and oversees patient care in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners.

    7. Assures that patients receive appropriate measures to control symptoms, through collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.

    8. Reviews and develops protocols for treatment and proposes options for interventions based on the literature in collaboration with the collaborating physician.

    9. Consults the collaborating physician when the patient's plan of care is outside standardized practice and protocols.

    Communication

    1. Communicates and collaborates with the interdisciplinary group to create, review and revise the patient's plan of care.

    2. Consults with the patient's attending physician, the hospice medical director and other healthcare practitioners regarding the patient's eligibility for hospice care, ongoing care needs and medical management related to the patient's terminal condition.

    3. Communicates with other community health practitioners to coordinate the plan of care. 4. Attends and participates in hospice interdisciplinary group meetings.

    5. Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes, physical examination notes, assessment visit notes, medical orders, collaboration notes and other documentation in the medical record.

    6. Educates/counsels patients, families, and/or caregivers as to preventative care, medical problems, psychological problems, and spiritual problems in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team to meet the total needs of patients.

    7. Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.

    8. Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care.

    9. Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group to identify the goals of care and meet the care needs of the patient and family/caregiver.

    10. Serves as a nursing resource for consultation and education to members of the interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners in the community.

    11. Establishes, builds and nurtures relationships with staff and community referral sources to facilitate program growth.

    Additional Duties

    1. Maintains knowledge of and compliance with current Medicare/Medicaid, state/federal rules and regulations for hospice services

    2. Ensures compliance with the Medicare conditions of participation and other state regulations govern the provision of healthcare.

    3. Complies with all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements in accordance with federal, state and organizational policies.

    4. Participates in organizational monitoring of the quality of medical services and quality improvement initiatives.

    5. Assumes responsibility for personal growth. Develops, maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance at seminars, conferences and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.

    6. Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted assignments.

    7. Demonstrates knowledge in communication and counseling patients/families in dealing with end-of-life issues.

    POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

    1. Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.

    2. Has a current DEA license, if applicable to state regulations

    3. Current nursing licensure in State and CPR certification.

    4. Master's degree with a minimum of one (1) year Nurse Practitioner experience and a minimum of one (1) year hospice or palliative care experience.

    5. Accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by State.

    6. Certification in a specialist area preferred; (e.g. Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN), Pediatrics or Geriatrics)

    7. Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skill, problem solving skills, mathematical skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.

    8. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position and / or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.

    9. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

  • 8 Days Ago

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Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionAct as part of the medical services team providing preventive health care, the full scope of primary care medical services, and reproductive health care according to PPMW protocols and oper...
  • 4 Days Ago

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School Based Health-Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Marys Center for Maternal and Child Care
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • Mary's Center is committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within our organization and the communities we serve. We embrace diversity of experiences, ideas, and individuals, and see...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,101 per week
  • Specialty Professional Services
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • Specialty Professional Services is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Washington, DC, District of Columbia.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: ED - Em...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $1,868 per week
  • Specialty Professional Services
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • Specialty Professional Services is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Washington, DC, District of Columbia.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Labor and Deli...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,868 per week
  • Specialty Professional Services
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • Specialty Professional Services is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Washington, DC, District of Columbia.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Med SurgDiscipline: RNSt...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Nurse Practitioner
  • ChenMed
  • Burlington, NC
  • Job Requirements ChenMed is unique. You should be, too. ChenMed is changing lives every day for both our patients and ou...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner
  • Curo Health Services
  • Jefferson City, MO
  • Our Company Gentiva Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family - an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner
  • TeamHealth
  • Detroit, MI
  • Live where you want, practice where you are needed! As part of our elite traveling advanced clinician (HIT) team, you wi...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner
  • Merit Health Wesley
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • NURSE289105Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology Clinic (PRN)OrganizationLocationHATTIESBURG, MS (Merit Health Wesley)Part Tim...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner
  • Wander Staffing
  • Hinesville, GA
  • Wander Staffing is seeking Nurse Practitioners (NPs) to perform one-time, in-person, non-treatment, VA Compensation & Pe...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner
  • Heartland Hospice
  • York, PA
  • Our Company: Heartland Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family - an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home healt...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner Specialty Care
  • Beacon Health System
  • Elkhart, IN
  • Full-time 600 East Blvd. Nursing Day Reports to a Practice Manager/Director for administrative supervision and the Pract...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner Specialty Care
  • Beacon Health System
  • South Bend, IN
  • Full-time 610 N. Michigan Street Nursing Day Beacon Medical Group | Advanced Cardiovascular Reports to a Practice Manage...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...
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