Job Information
Gentiva Statewide Travel Nurse Practitioner - Advanced Illness Management in Nacogdoches, Texas
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
We are looking for a Statewide Travel Nurse Practitioner to join our team. This position will directly report to the AVP of Advanced Illness Management (AIM) and is responsible for facilitating and providing advanced illness management and palliative care services to Empatia patients.
This NP will support Dallas, Fort Worth, Lufkin and any adidtional future Texas sites.
Provide individualized treatment plans and comprehensive care from the comfort of patients’ home: including providing diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and follow-up under the direction of the Palliative Medical Director or Primary Care physician.
Role requires up to 80-90% statewide travel.
Requires regular travel between palliative branches throughout the state to provide patient care and other essential responsibilities.
May potentially be some occasional regional travel if needed (less than 10%).
Flex or alternative schedules available.
About You
Minimum of Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing, or an equivalent as allowed under state law, i.e. DNP (Doctorate of Nursing)
2+ years Nurse Practitioner experience
Current license as a registered nurse and equivalent as required by state laws for Nurse Practitioner licensure.
Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner certification/license.
Multi state licensure is desirable for Travel Nurse Practitioner role or willing to obtain additional state licensure (company paid) for those interested in regional travel opportunities (e.g. assist with new site launches)
Practice experience with Part B documentation and coding
Must have a collaborative agreement in place with a supervising physician agreeable to supervise work in palliative care program or must agree to enter a collaborative agreement with Palliative Medical Director, as required by state law.
Part B Provider certification
Federal DEA license
State DEA license or state specific prescribing authority (if required)
ACHPN – Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care Preferred
Nurse Practitioner specialty in Family or Adult Medicine, Acute Care preferred
Travel: Up to 80-90% (by car)
We Offer
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
Opportunity to participate in a Fleet Program
Competitive Salaries
Mileage Reimbursement
Professional growth and development opportunities
Legalese
This is a safety-sensitive position
Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
Where applicable, employee must meet stage specific requirements
We are proud to be an EEO employer
We maintain a drug-free workplace
ReqID: 2024-104001
Category: Clinical
Position Type: Full-Time
Company: Empatia
Type of Service: Palliative Care Only