Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care jobs in Montana
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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Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner- Ravalli County
- Big Sky Palliative Care
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Missoula, MT
PART_TIME
- 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, and 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 need 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 patient receives 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 educations 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. Demonstrate knowledge in communication and counseling patient/family in dealing with end-of-life issues. The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 1. Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program. 2. Current nursing licensure in State and CPR certification. 3. 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. 4. Accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by State. 5. Certification in a specialist area preferred; (e.g. Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN), Pediatrics or Geriatrics). 6. Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skill, problem solving skills, mathematical skills; nursing skills per competency checklist. 7. 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. 8. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order. Physical Requirements & Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. 2. Able to lift, position, and/or transfer patients. 3. Able to lift supplies and equipment. 4. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or crouching. 5. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills. The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com. Big Sky Palliative and Hospice is community-based providing excellence in end-of-life care with respect, support, and compassion. Specialized clinical and meaningful personal care is the heart of Big Sky Palliative and Hospice. Our exemplary team is dedicated to understanding you and your family; mind, body, and spirit. We think differently about what we give our patients. To us, hospice is about hope. It is about considering who our patients are, honoring who they’ve become and preserving the memories they’ll leave behind. We’ll give you individualized care, care that not only supports where you are in your life, but care tailored to who you are as an individual. This is a time to embrace life. It is time to live more fully in comfort and in control. It is time to focus on living. Our multifaceted care provides the space you may need to do “the important things,” bringing meaning and fullness to your life. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.
- 5 Days Ago
NURSE PRACTITIONER - APRN
- Abode Care Partners
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Opheim, MT
PART_TIME
- Our CompanyAbode Care PartnersOverviewAre you a licensed nurse practitioner (NP) looking for a new opportunity? We are seeking a compassionate NP to join our team!Along with competitive employee benef...
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Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care
- Aledade
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Great Falls, MT
PART_TIME
- Location: Greater Good HealthPosition: Nurse Practitioner- Primary CareWho is Greater Good Health? Across the United States, the 65 population continues to increase rapidly while the number of physici...
- 1 Month Ago
Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care
- Aledade
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Billings, MT
PART_TIME
- Location: Greater Good HealthPosition: Nurse Practitioner- Primary CareWho is Greater Good Health? Across the United States, the 65 population continues to increase rapidly while the number of physici...
- 1 Month Ago
Nurse Practitioner Wound Care
- Provider Solutions & Development
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Missoula, MT
OTHER
- Providence Medical Group is seeking a full-time nurse practitioner with wound care experience in the ambulatory wound care clinic in Missoula, Montana. This team consists of four wound trained RNs. Se...
- 2 Days Ago
Locum | Nurse Practitioner Urgent Care
- Weatherby Healthcare
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Montana, MT
FULL_TIME
- Interested? Give Weatherby a call today and speak with one of our specialty-specific consultants for available dates and details. Willing to wait for license BC required Weekdays, Weekends, Days BLS r...
- 13 Days Ago
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- NHC
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- Abacus
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Nurse Practitioner
- AcuteCare Health System LLC
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- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Nurse Practitioner
- Ozarks Health Care
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West Plains, MO
- Assesses and plans for direct patient care, and provides leadership within the clinic in association with supervising ph...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Nurse Practitioner
- SENTA Partners
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Gainesville, GA
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- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Nurse Practitioner Specialty Care
- UCHealth
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Steamboat Springs, CO
- Description Location: UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center Main Hosp, US:CO:Steamboat Springs Department: YVMC Ent Clini...
- 6/5/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Montana
Montana (/mɒnˈtænə/ (listen)) is a landlocked state in the Northwestern United States. Montana has several nicknames, although none are official, including "Big Sky Country" and "The Treasure State", and slogans that include "Land of the Shining Mountains" and more recently "The Last Best Place".
Montana is the 4th largest in area, the 8th least populous, and the 3rd least densely populated of the 50 U.S. states. The western half of Montana contains numerous mountain ranges. Smaller island ranges are found throughout the state. In all, 77 named ranges are part of the Rocky Mountains. The easte...
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Income Estimation for Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care jobs
$107,943 to $125,787
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