Our Company

　　Empatia is a member of the Gentiva family - an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you’ll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people’s lives every day.

　　Overview

　　Join us to make a difference when life matters most

　　We believe every day is an opportunity to make care more personal and life more comfortable. That’s why we offer personal care, palliative care and hospice to give people the care they need with dignity, grace, and love. 

　　The Nurse Practitioner Advanced Illness Management (AIM) facilitates advanced illness management and palliative care for Empatia patients, ensuring a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan, while demonstrating excellent clinical skills and ethical, relevant judgment. Provides diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and follow-up under the direction of the Palliative Medical Director or Primary Care physician.

　　As a Nurse Practitioner, you will:

　　Work in collaboration with the Professional Services Corporation (PSC) Physician or supervising physician, Primary Care Physician, and other palliative team members to deliver advanced illness management and palliative care by providing diagnosis, treatment and follow-up for patients referred to Empatia.

　　Take responsibility for advanced illness management from the initial assessment through discharge. Assessment at a minimum should include: disease-specific changes, decline or change in function, nutrition and/or cognition, inadequately controlled pain or other distressing symptoms, falls, infections or similar events, the impact of the disease burden on the patient's condition, caregiver and/or family's quality of life.

　　Establish the plan of care, individualized for each patient, in consultation with the patient, family and other members of the Advanced Illness team, to include the PCP.

　　Facilitate obtaining care for patient when a need is identified in accordance with the Plan of Care.

　　Participates in evening/weekend call as required, conducting on-call services in a clinically competent and responsive manner.

　　Prescribe medications including controlled substances to the extent delegated and licensed, in accordance with state law. Order and interpret laboratory, imaging and other diagnostic tests within the scope of professional practice. Order treatments and durable medical equipment as indicated.

　　Communicate clinical findings to the PSC Physician as needed, but no less than bi-weekly. Re-assess effectiveness of care plan on a regular basis and modify as needed.

　　Maintain effective working relationships with supportive care team (e.g., Social Worker and RN Care Manager), as applicable, and involve team (internally and externally) when patient's care plan warrants team participation to achieve desired outcome.

　　Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

　　Communicate and document clinical findings, treatment plan, and care provided in the patient's medical record in a manner consistent with acceptable standards in order to support sound medical practice and reimbursement for services provided.

　　Knowledgeable of Palliative Medicine Quality Measures collection, documentation and reporting.

　　About You

　　Nurse Practitioner Requirements:

　　Specialized Knowledge/Skills:

　　Excellent leadership, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

　　Independent decision making and self-motivation.

　　Working knowledge or understanding of: principles of Palliative Medicine, including when a patient may be appropriate for home health or hospice care; Medicare/Medicaid regulations; and interdisciplinary process; value based and/or accountable organization requirements

　　Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of Gentiva and licensing board.

　　Must be able to work efficiently with electronic medical record software.

　　Education/Experience:

　　Minimum of Masters of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing, or an equivalent as allowed under state law

　　Minimum of two years Nurse Practitioner experience

　　Nurse Practitioner specialty in Family or Adult Medicine preferred

　　Value Based Care practice experience preferred

　　Practice experience with Part B billing

　　Able to work autonomously in an Advanced Practice Role

　　Licenses/Certifications/Agreements:

　　Current license as a registered nurse or equivalent as required by state law for Nurse Practitioner licensure

　　Current Nurse Practitioner certification/license

　　Collaborative agreement with a supervising physician, that is part of the Professional Services Corporation, that is agreeable to supervise work in advanced illness management and palliative care program, as required by state law

　　Part B Provider certification

　　Federal DEA license

　　State DEA license (if required)

　　ACHPN – Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care Preferred

　　Current automobile insurance and valid driver’s license

　　We Offer

　　As a Nurse Practitioner, you will be eligible for:

　　Competitive Pay

　　401(k) with company matching contributions

　　Career growth opportunities available at both the branch and corporate levels

　　One on One Onboarding Program

　　Free Continuing Education Units

　　Local and national award programs

　　Referral bonus program

　　Mileage reimbursement

　　Financial assistance program supporting teammates in times of need

　　Legalese

　　This is a safety-sensitive position

　　Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits

　　Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements

　　We are proud to be an EEO employer

　　We maintain a drug-free workplace

　　ReqID: 2024-89232

　　Category: Clinical

　　Position Type: Flex/Per Diem

　　Company: Empatia

　　Type of Service: Palliative Care Only