Nurse Practitioner Per Diem - Hospice (St. Tammany Health System)

Job Description

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Work Shift: Per Diem (as needed)

Job Summary: 

Works in collaboration with physicians and hospice interdisciplinary team members to deliver palliative care services. Provides home visits for face-to-face assessments, GIP (general in patient) consults/admissions, on-call provider coverage and comfort care consults. Provides patient and family education, psychological support, social support, and survivorship care planning throughout the continuum of care.  Works with patients and families to establish goals of care related to health care services.  Assists with staff development.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Adult Health Nursing/Nurse Practitioner. Minimum two years’ experience in a palliative care setting required. Current Louisiana APRN license.  Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to:  Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross.  The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledgeable on CMS guidelines for Hospice.

Must have a valid and current state issued driver’s license.  Must have reliable transportation for work with current safety inspection (brake tag) and vehicle license plate registration. Must maintain and provide proof of automobile insurance (at his/her own expense) in amounts which meet at least the minimum liability coverage limits required by the state of their residence. Clearance of driving record check; Driving records shall not contain any of the following: a suspended or revoked driver’s license, 3 or more moving violations in the past 36 months, 2 or more accidents in the past 36 months, 1 or more instances of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) within the past 24 months, at fault in a fatal accident within the past 5 years, leaving the scene of an accident within the past 36 months, and/or reckless driving within the past 12 months. 

Physical Demands:

Must possess good physical health.  Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time.  Lifting at least 20 pounds is required.  Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Physical Effort required:        

Constant (67%-100%) - handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing

Frequently (34%-66%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping, crouching, reaching

Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), crawling

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.