It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!
When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!
Benefits day 1Mileage reimbursement
Schedule-Monday-Friday-days
Sign on Bonus-10K for a 2 year commitment
Role:
This position offers you the opportunity to provide specialized care for all people with complex needs related to life-changing illness. Hope offers diverse opportunities across our service areas throughout SW Florida. You can make a long lasting and positive impact while providing compassionate care, reliable expertise and life-changing inspiration.
• Key Responsibilities
o Demonstrates the ability to administer quality nursing care in a professional manner which supports the patient and families.
o Provide documentation in the patient record that meets criteria for good medical practice and addresses legal mandates.
o Provide on-call coverage for patient / families on a rotation basis (not applicable to all positions).
o Communicate successfully with other Hope Healthcare services.
• Knowledge & Skills
o Adult Health, Primary Care and / or Geriatrics
o Hospice
o Practices within the standards of the American Nurses Association for: Scope and Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nursing, Nursing’s Social Policy Statement and Specialty Nursing Standards
• Required qualifications
o Advanced Nursing Degree, Master’s level from accredited nursing school. Specialty in Adult Health, Primary Care, and Geriatrics preferred.
o Current unrestricted APRN license, Florida.
o Certification in Hospice and Palliative nursing preferred.
o Must possess / be eligible for Medicare license (Medicaid preferred) as a participating provider.
o DEA license required.
o Must possess a valid driver’s license in the state of Florida, current automobile insurance, and reliable transportation.
o Certification of completion of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs
Certifications/Licenses/Registration:
Must possess a valid driver’s license in the state of Florida, current automobile insurance, and reliable transportation.
A current license to practice Advanced Nursing in the State of Florida is required. Credentialing through ANCC as a NP is preferred. Certification in Hospice and Palliative nursing is preferred.
Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Certification of completion of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.
Experience Requirements
Provide documentation in the patient record that meets criteria for good medical practice, addresses legal mandates, and adequately supports billing codes.
Communicate successfully with other Hope HealthCare Services employees, the public, and community physicians in a manner that represents Hope’s culture of a collaborative and positive work environment.
Assist the Medical Director in maintaining 24 hour, 7 day per week medical coverage for PACE patients in Hope Hospice facilities and services (if applicable).
Provide on-call coverage for Hope Palliative Care patients/families on a rotation basis (if applicable).
Participate in Hope PACE medical staff meetings and complete any mandatory continuing medical education activities as directed by the administration, in addition to CME needed to maintain certification.
Participate in any Quality Assurance activities approved by the administration as appropriate to your job setting.
Follow federal and state laws regarding medication prescription.
Consistently represents Hope with integrity and professionalism.
Complete all job responsibilities in a thorough and complete manner, utilizing good judgment in all aspects of the job. Carry out duties and responsibilities in a manner that exemplifies excellent customer service.
When unsure of a directed task or any part of job responsibilities, proactively seek the assistance of immediate supervisor.
Assist with special projects, as requested.
All other job duties as may be assigned.
Compensation Pay Range:
$106,962.49 - $167,128.89This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.
Skills Required
- Advanced nursing degree at the master's level from an accredited nursing school
- Current unrestricted APRN license in Florida
- Valid Florida driver's license
- Current automobile insurance and reliable transportation
- Medicare provider license eligibility or possession; Medicaid preferred
- DEA license
- Active BLS certification for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross
- Certification of completion of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs
- Knowledge of primary medical care and palliative medicine principles and practices
- Specialty in Adult Health, Primary Care, or Geriatrics
- Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing
- Credentialing through ANCC as a nurse practitioner
What We Do
“We are a part of the circle of life. It’s as touching and important to be a part of the end of life as it is to be at the beginning. We provide our patients dignity, comfort and quality of life at the end of their journey. Our job is so much more about life than death! Being present during this sacred time is truly and honor, a calling.“ -Jane, LPH Registered Nurse **** As a progressive leader and premier healthcare organization, Chapters Health System is dedicated to delivering innovative care throughout chronic illness progression and beyond. Since 1983 as a community-based, not-for-profit organization, Chapters Health has provided choices, education and guidance through its managed affiliates. Chapters Health affiliates include ASSURITY DCE, Chapters Health CareNu, Chapters Health Foundation, Chapters Health Pharmacy, Chapters Health Staffing, Chapters Health Hospice in Alachua, Martin, Monroe, Pinellas and St. Lucie counties; Cornerstone Hospice in Hardee, Highlands, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Polk and Sumter counties within Florida and Cherokee, Cobb, Fulton and Gwinett counties within Georgia; Good Shepherd Hospice in Polk, Highlands and Hardee counties; Hospice of Okeechobee; HPH Hospice in Pasco, Hernando and Citrus counties; and LifePath Hospice in Hillsborough County. All offerings are provided to improve the patient/family experience well in advance of end-of-life needs. In 2023, Chapters Health was named a Top Workplaces USA award-winner; in 2022, earned certified status for information security from HITRUST and for the fifth consecutive year was recognized as a great workplace in the Aging Services category by the independent analysts at the Great Place to Work® Institute.
