Advanced Practitioner Nurse

Community Healthcare of Texas has provided hospice and palliative care services since 1996.  Our mission is to provide compassionate care for individuals living with serious illnesses while supporting their loved ones who care for them.

Community Healthcare of Texas is currently recruiting for an Advanced Practitioner Nurse. 

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, and in accordance with CHOT policies and procedures, is responsible and accountable for collaboration with CHOT physician(s), and other care team members, in an active practice to deliver palliative care and hospice-related health care services to patients and families.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Documents medical history, pertinent patient information, hospice eligibility, disease progress, functional and physical decline, medications, and/or diagnostic studies as required for the patient visit (per agency documentation standards); communicates findings and changes to the Medical Director.
• Consults the Medical Director or designee when the plan of care is outside of standardized practice and protocols, and specialty consults are needed to manage the patient’s care. 
• Reviews, follows, and/or updates the written plan of care in coordination with an interdisciplinary Team (IDT). 
• Assures that the patient receives appropriate measures to control symptoms through collaboration with IDT members.
• Document care provided in the patient’s clinical record, providing evidence of the progression of the end-stage disease process.
• Attends physicians' meetings and other meetings as directed by the Medical Director or Director/Senior Director.
• Establishes, builds, and nurtures relationships with staff and community referral sources to facilitate program growth. 
• Participate in the QA/PI process as required.
• Perform all duties within the scope of local, state, and federal regulations about care and documentation for all payers in palliative and hospice care. 
• Perform other related duties or special projects as directed by the Director/Senior Director and/or Medical Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse duly licensed to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the state of Texas under the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners provisions. Prefer additional accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing (American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Nurse Credentialing Center, or HPNA Advanced Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing ACHPN).
• Comprehensive knowledge and well-developed skills in:
  • Medicine and Pharmacology
  • Pain and Symptom Control
  • Psychology of loss
  • Understanding and acceptance of Hospice principles of care.
  • Requires a minimum of 3 years of nursing experience, preferably at the APN level. 
  • Valid Texas Driver’s License 
  • Proof of current Automobile Liability Insurance 
  • Proficient skills in computer use are required, as well as experience with the Microsoft Office suite.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off Programs
• Company-provided Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability 
• Medical, Dental, Vision 
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan 
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel

Reasonable Accommodations Statement 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.