Company:
Compassus
At Compassus, we know that caring for our teammates is the first step in caring for our patients. We are committed to providing Care for Who You Are and What You Need to balance work and life including flexible scheduling, a supportive family-focused culture and first-class compensation and benefits.
Your position perks as a Hospice Director Clinical Services (Registered Nurse/RN)
Supportive and welcoming team
Competitive pay and bonus structure
Health, dental, vision for part & full-time positions
Generous
Paid Time Off
plan that increases with tenure
Wellness reimbursements for physicals and gym memberships
Pre-tax FSA and HSA plans (HSA w/company contributions)
401(k) with company matching contributions
Free Continuing Education Units
Tuition reimbursement
Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
Company paid parental leave with tenure for birth, adoption, and foster parents
Voluntary long-term care, critical illness, and accident insurance
Local and national award programs
Referral bonus program
Mileage reimbursement
Corporate discount program w/access to >300,000 businesses
Company assistance program supporting teammates in times of need
How you'll make an impact as a Hospice Director Clinical Services (Registered Nurse/RN)
Supervise patient and family care as specified by the plan of care, assessing appropriateness, continuity, service, and quality of care
Support and manage Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) including scheduling, productivity, mentoring and monitoring, 1x1's, pay practices and timekeeping
Oversee the consultative process between the Medical Director and the members of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)
Ensure adherence to the rules and regulations of state and federal regulatory agencies
Attend/Lead Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings
Process EMR documentation workflow as needed
Hospice Director Clinical Services (Registered Nurse/RN) Requirements
Registered Nurse with minimum of three years in healthcare required, preferably in Nursing Facility, Home Health or Hospice setting. Bachelor's degree strongly preferred. BSN a plus.
Experience in leadership or management strongly preferred.
Experience with Electronic Medical Record systems a strong plus.
Strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Hospice Director Clinical Services (Registered Nurse/RN) Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the state of employment.
Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing a plus but not required.
Must have a valid driver's license and auto liability insurance.
Care for Who I Am is Caring for Who We Are. Together We Are:
Welcoming everyone. Empowering belonging. Allying for inclusivity. Removing barriers. Engaging community.
WE ARE fostering an inclusive environment where every teammate matters and can be their best selves.
WE ARE becoming a reflection of our patients, families, and partners.
WE ARE transforming care at home for every community serve.
State Specific Requirements
California
"Director of Patient Care Services”:
A Registered Nurse with a baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing or another health-related field with three (3) years of experience within the last five (5) years in a hospice or home health agency, primary care clinic or health facility, at least one (1) year of which was in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or
A Registered Nurse with four (4) years of experience within the last five (5) years in a hospice, home health agency, primary care clinic or health facility, at least one (1) year of which was in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
Connecticut
An agency supervisor of clinical services shall be a Registered Nurse with an active license to practice nursing in this state, and shall have one of the following:
A master's degree from a program approved by the National League for Nursing or the American Public Health Association with a minimum of one (1) year full-time clinical experience in a home health agency or related community health program which included care of the sick at home; or
A baccalaureate degree in nursing and a minimum of three (3) years of full-time clinical experience in nursing, at least one (1) year of which was in a home health agency or community health program which included care of the sick at home; or
A Registered Nurse who has been continuously employed in the position of Supervisor of Clinical Services in a home health agency in this state since January 1, 1979; or
A diploma in nursing or an associates' degree in nursing and:
A minimum of three (3) years of full-time or full-time equivalent clinical experience in nursing within the past five (5) years, at least one (1) year of which was in a home health care agency or community health program which included care of the sick at home; and
Evidence of certification by the American Nurses' Association as a community health nurse or completion of at least six (6) credits received within two (2) years in community health nursing theory or six (6) credits in health care management from an accredited college or university program or school of nursing.
Louisiana
Registered Nurse with at least three (3) years of experience. At least one (1) year of which must be full time in hospice, home health care or oncology. The Director of Nursing Services cannot be concomitantly employed by any other licensed healthcare agency.
Maine
Registered Nurse with at least one (1) year of experience and training in hospice nursing care.
Mississippi
Registered Nurse with at least three (3) years of experience. At least one (1) year of which must be full time in hospice, home health care or oncology. The Director of Nursing Services cannot be concomitantly employed by any other licensed healthcare agency.
New Hampshire
Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, or bachelor's degree in a health field related to hospice care.
New Jersey
Registered Nurse plus:
A master's degree in nursing or a health related field and two (2) years combined public/community health nursing and progressive management experience in public health nursing; or
A bachelors' of science degree in nursing or a health related field and three (3) years combined public/community health nursing and progressive management experience in public health nursing.
South Carolina
Registered Nurse plus:
Bachelor's degree; or
Associate degree and three (3) years of experience in health care within the last five (5) years.
Texas
Registered Nurse in Texas and have one (1) year experience as a Registered Nurse in the last 36 months. Must qualify or be able to qualify as the delegated back-up administrator per T.A.C 40-1-97.259, including required education/clock hours of training.
Virginia
Registered Nurse with education and experience in the needs of the terminally ill.
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Build a Rewarding Career with Compassus
At Compassus, we care for our team members as much as we care for our patients and their families. Through our Care for Who I Am culture, we show compassion, respect, and appreciation for every individual. Embark on a career that cares for you while you care for others.
Your Career Journey Matters
We're dedicated to helping you grow and succeed. Whether you're pursuing leadership roles, specialized training, or exploring new career paths, we provide the tools and support you need to thrive.
The Compassus Advantage
• Meaningful Work: Make an impact every day by honoring the quality of life of our patients, supporting them and their families with compassion, and creating moments that truly matter.
• Career Development: Access leadership pathways, mentorship, and personalized professional development.
• Innovation Meets Compassion: Collaborate with a supportive team using the latest tools and technologies to deliver exceptional care.
• Enhanced Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs designed for your well-being.
• Recognition and Support: Be celebrated for your contributions through recognition programs that honor your dedication.
• A Culture of Belonging: Thrive in a culture where you can be your authentic self, valued for your unique contributions and supported in a community that embraces diversity and inclusion.
Ready to Join?
At Compassus, your career is more than a job-it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Take the next step and join a team that empowers you to grow, innovate, and thrive.
$116k-148k yearly est. Auto-Apply 7d ago
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RN - Director of Nursing
Compassus 4.2
Compassus job in Milford, CT
Coast Medical Service is a nationwide travel nursing & allied healthcare staffing agency dedicated to providing an elite traveler experience for the experienced or first-time traveler. Coast is featured on Blue Pipes' 2023 Best Travel Agencies and named a 2022 Top Rated Healthcare Staffing Firm & 2023 First Half Top Rated Healthcare Staffing Firm by Great Recruiters.
Please note that pay rate may differ for locally based candidates.
Please apply here or contact a recruiter directly to learn more about this position & the facility, and/or explore others that may be of interest to you.
We look forward to speaking with you!
$76k-94k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Physical Therapist Assistant, Home Health, Stamford
Amedisys Inc. 4.7
Shelton, CT job
Physical Therapist Assistant, Home Health
Full Time
Pay Range: $45.00/hr to $52.00/hr
Territory: Stamford and Greenwich
Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.
What's in it for you
A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
Paid time off.
Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program.
401(k) with a company match.
Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
Mileage reimbursement.
And more.
Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.
* To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.
Why Amedisys?
Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.
Responsibilities
Provides physical therapy services and interventions under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist and in accordance with the physician approved plan of care.
Observes, records and reports the patient's response to treatment and any change in the patient's condition to the supervising PT, physician and other appropriate clinical staff.
Provides resources for future needs and promotes wellness and prevention.
Includes documentation of supervisory activities in the patient's medical record.
Monitors and documents the patient's response to physical therapy intervention.
Participates in patient care conferences, in services, chart audit activities, quality improvement activities including OBQI and OBQM and peer-review activities.
Maintains confidentiality of information relating to the physical therapist-client relationship.
Makes recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the agency that admitted the patient and utilizes other agency care providers to assist with referrals to community resources.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
* Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant, specific to the state you're assigned to work in.
Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant educational program as set by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
One year related physical therapy experience for PTAs entering home health care to ensure that knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide physical therapy services to patients.
If less than one year of experience, approval from regional clinical leaders is required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or participating in a residency program.
Current CPR certification.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.
* Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant, specific to the state you're assigned to work in.
Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant educational program as set by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
One year related physical therapy experience for PTAs entering home health care to ensure that knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide physical therapy services to patients.
If less than one year of experience, approval from regional clinical leaders is required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or participating in a residency program.
Current CPR certification.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Provides physical therapy services and interventions under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist and in accordance with the physician approved plan of care.
Observes, records and reports the patient's response to treatment and any change in the patient's condition to the supervising PT, physician and other appropriate clinical staff.
Provides resources for future needs and promotes wellness and prevention.
Includes documentation of supervisory activities in the patient's medical record.
Monitors and documents the patient's response to physical therapy intervention.
Participates in patient care conferences, in services, chart audit activities, quality improvement activities including OBQI and OBQM and peer-review activities.
Maintains confidentiality of information relating to the physical therapist-client relationship.
Makes recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the agency that admitted the patient and utilizes other agency care providers to assist with referrals to community resources.
Performs other duties as assigned.
$45-52 hourly 2d ago
RN Case Manager
Amedisys Inc. 4.7
Shelton, CT job
Part-time days
WOLCOTT AREA
Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.
Attractive pay
* $52.00 - $55.00
What's in it for you
A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
Paid time off.
Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program.
401(k) with a company match.
Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.
And more.
Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.
* To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.
Why Amedisys?
Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.
Responsibilities
* Performs patient assessments and collaborates with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
Makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the patient's identified needs or documents rationale for not doing so.
Promotes patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, assisting patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
Supervises LPNs and HHAs.
Completes documentation timely and accurately.
Regularly communicate patient progress to the clinical manager and care team.
Plans and provides staff education.
Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned.
Participates in clinical development and continuing education programs.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
One (1+) year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN). If less than 1 year clinical experience as a RN, candidate must be approved by VP Clinical.*
Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.
Note - If less than 6 months clinical experience as a RN, candidate must participate in RN Intern program.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.
One (1+) year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN). If less than 1 year clinical experience as a RN, candidate must be approved by VP Clinical.*
Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.
Note - If less than 6 months clinical experience as a RN, candidate must participate in RN Intern program.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.
* Performs patient assessments and collaborates with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
Makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the patient's identified needs or documents rationale for not doing so.
Promotes patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, assisting patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
Supervises LPNs and HHAs.
Completes documentation timely and accurately.
Regularly communicate patient progress to the clinical manager and care team.
Plans and provides staff education.
Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned.
Participates in clinical development and continuing education programs.
Other duties as assigned.
$88k-123k yearly est. 5d ago
Physical Therapist, Home Health, Stamford, Part Time
Amedisys Inc. 4.7
Shelton, CT job
Home Health Physical Therapist
Part Time or Per Diem, Weekdays
Pay Range: $67.00/hr to $70.00/hr, with $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Territory: Greenwich, Stamford, New Canaan, Darien, Norwalk, Wilton, Westport, Weston
Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.
What's in it for you
A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
Paid time off.
Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program.
401(k) with a company match.
Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
Mileage reimbursement.
And more.
Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.
* To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.
Why Amedisys?
Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.
Responsibilities
* Responsible for helping patients maintain, restore and improve movement, activity and function.
* Provides interventions, conducts reexaminations (every 30 days, at minimum), modifies interventions as necessary, and performs discharge planning.
* Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
* Current license to practice physical therapy specific to the state you're assigned to work in.
Graduate from an accredited physical therapy educational program as set by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
One year related physical therapy experience for PTs entering home health care to ensure that knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide physical therapy services to patients.
If less than one year of experience, approval from regional clinical leaders is required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or participating in a residency program.
Current CPR certification.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.
* Current license to practice physical therapy specific to the state you're assigned to work in.
Graduate from an accredited physical therapy educational program as set by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
One year related physical therapy experience for PTs entering home health care to ensure that knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide physical therapy services to patients.
If less than one year of experience, approval from regional clinical leaders is required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or participating in a residency program.
Current CPR certification.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.
* Responsible for helping patients maintain, restore and improve movement, activity and function.
* Provides interventions, conducts reexaminations (every 30 days, at minimum), modifies interventions as necessary, and performs discharge planning.
* Other duties as assigned.
$67-70 hourly 2d ago
Vitas Sales Representative
Vitas Healthcare 4.1
Glastonbury, CT job
WHO WE ARE At VITAS Healthcare, we've been the nation's leading end-of-life care provider for more than 45 years. We're not just a hospice company-we're a mission-driven movement built on compassion, support, and growth When you join VITAS, you're stepping into a culture that invests in you: your development, your goals, and your impact. With programs in 15+ states and a nationally recognized employee experience, we promote from within, reward performance, and support ambitious professionals ready to make a difference.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
As a VITAS Representative, you'll be at the front line of change-educating physicians, healthcare leaders & professionals about the value of hospice care. You'll:
* Build trusted relationships with physician, healthcare leaders & professionals
* Confidently guide referral sources through understanding the prognostication, the value proposition of hospice & how to have effective conversations for families facing serious illness
* Champion the benefits of the Medicare hospice benefit
* Work alongside clinical partners to ensure patients receive the right care at the right time
* This is a role for someone who's ready to grow, eager to learn, and driven to serve.
WHERE YOU'LL WORK
You'll be based out of a local VITAS office and actively engaging across your territory. Whether it's a physician's office, hospital, or care facility-you'll go where the need is, always focused on making meaningful connections.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
You're a strong communicator. You thrive on challenges. You're passionate about helping others and hungry to learn a meaningful, evolving business.
If you're a motivated professional who wants to grow into a mission-aligned career, you'll find the tools, mentorship, and momentum here.
At VITAS, we value:
* Adaptability in dynamic, people-driven environments
* A solution-oriented mindset that thrives on overcoming obstacles
* The heart and drive to connect, educate, and truly make a difference
WHY THIS MATTERS
Every day, you'll help ensure that patients and families receive comfort, dignity, and peace at life's most important moments. And in doing so, you'll grow your career, your confidence, and your sense of purpose.
This is more than a sales role-it's a calling. Ready to answer?
QUALIFICATIONS
* Minimum 2 years sales experience or in healthcare services preferred
* Participated in competitive team environment that involved individual accountably and teamwork
* Able to demonstrate examples on critical thinking and created solutions
* Past military service a plus
* Experience with volunteer organization a plus
* Hospice experience preferred but, not required
* Evidence of achieving sales goals within the market and/or demonstrates track record of consistently exceeding corporate goals
* Strong customer service, sense of urgency and problem solving skills
* Time Management and Organizational Skills
* Demonstrated knowledge and successful application of a need satisfaction selling process
* Ability to manage a territory, to conduct sales calls and to generate sales by building long term business partnerships
* Strong interpersonal skills within all levels of an organization
EDUCATION
* Bachelor's degree preferred
* Other acceptable licenses include RN, LPN/LVN, or Social Work (SW)
$66k-100k yearly est. 16d ago
Patient Care Secretary
Vitas Healthcare 4.1
Middlebury, CT job
The Patient Care Secretary is a skilled secretarial person whose job is to support the work of the Team Manager and who is generally responsible for accomplishing all patient care related clerical procedures. * Screens telephone calls for Team Manager. Facilitates communication between patients/families and other team members, including volunteers.
* Takes and keeps daily schedule for all team members.
* Attends weekly team meetings. Prepares agenda for team meeting. Follows through on assignments given by the Team Manager.
* Establishes, maintains, and closes patient charts in an orderly fashion. This may include but is not limited to the mailing of and follow-up on all required documentation such as Plans-Of-Care, Attending Physician Authorization forms and Medical Information Request forms.
* Provides back-up documentation to Billing Department routinely and as requested.
* Orders D.M.E. and maintains record of dates ordered and picked-up.
* Enters patient care and volunteer data into Vx and event tracking.
* Communicates with staff and outside agencies as directed by Team Manager.
* When the program utilizes part time staff, the PCS will maintain a list of all part-time staff jointly with other patient care secretaries. Contacts and schedules part-time staff at the direction of Team Manager.
* Jointly with other patient care secretaries, orders supplies and documentation forms used by the team.
* Does routine correspondence for Team Manager and other members of the team.
* Sorts and processes all patient care mail jointly with other patient care secretaries.
* Maintains A.D.T. and checks census daily for accuracy.
* In programs that have more than one patient care secretary, they will cover for each other for lunch, for team meetings, and for other short intervals of absence.
* Handles other tasks as assigned by the Team Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Three years prior work experience preferred.
* Good typing skills.
* Computer literate.
* Able to handle multiple tasks.
* Excellent communication skills
* Good telephone skills
EDUCATION
* High school graduate or equivalent required.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
* EOE/AA M/F/D/V
$38k-54k yearly est. 37d ago
Social Worker
Vitas Healthcare 4.1
Middlebury, CT job
The Social Worker is that member of the core interdisciplinary group whose primary function is to perform an assessment of psychosocial symptoms of the patient and family, develop psychosocial outcomes for alleviating identified symptoms and help provide the psychoeducation, supportive counseling and casework interventions needed to meet these outcomes. The Social Worker also provides psychosocial education and consultation to the IDG. Salary Range: $30-$37.50/ Hour
Participates in the preparation, evaluation and execution of the interdisciplinary plan of care to assure that the highest quality psychosocial care is provided to patients/families and that continuity and comprehensiveness of care are
Performs bio-psycho-social-spiritual assessments of patient/families, rather than diagnostic
Provides individual and family supportive counseling, rather than
Refers patient and family to appropriate community resources as
Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the patient medical
Attends weekly team meeting tor plan of care
Participates in patient case
Provides psychosocial education and consultation to the core
Participates in psychosocial supervision meetings and other trainings. May provide supervision to other psychosocial team members, including social work interns at the direction of the team manager.
May act as the coordinator and communicator of volunteer interventions on the plan of care.
Provides bereavement care, including bereavement group activities.
Participates in psychosocial spiritual on-call rotation/schedule as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Ability to travel per job requirements.
Thorough knowledge of community resources or the desire/ability to obtain this knowledge.
Knowledge of key psychosocial issues prevalent with terminally ill patients and their family/caregivers, including the knowledge of effective psychosocial inter mentions to address those issues.
Capacity to relate and work well with others as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Excellent listening and communication skills.
Ability to be an effective patient and family advocate- both within the patient/family unit, within the core IDG, and within community agencies and the like.
QUALIFICATIONS
Masters of Social Work required from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, unless grandfathered in per the 2008 Medicare Hospice Condition of Participation
At least one year social work experience in a health care setting.
Experience as a social worker with the terminally ill and their families, preferred
License and/or Certification if required by State
Minimum State Requirements for the following states:
CT: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
DC: Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW)
DE: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
GA: MSW must be supervised by LCSW up to obtaining LMSW
IL: Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
NJ: Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
OH: Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
TX: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
WI: Social Worker Certificate
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
EOE/AA M/F/D/V
#LI-MS1
$30-37.5 hourly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Home Health Aide, Stamford
Amedisys Inc. 4.7
Shelton, CT job
Schedule: Per Diem, Weekdays, Day Shift only (no weekends, evenings, overnights) Pay Range: $26.00/hr to $30.00/hr Territory: Stamford Requirements: * High School Diploma or GED * Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation * Connecticut CNA Certification
Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.
What's in it for you
* A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
* Paid time off.
* Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
* Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
* Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program.
* 401(k) with a company match.
* Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
* Mileage reimbursement.
* And more.
Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.
* To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.
Why Amedisys?
* Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
* Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
* Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
* The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.
Responsibilities
* Obtains temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration.
* Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy environment.
* Assists patient with getting in and out of bed, bathing, hygiene, and toileting.
* Prepares and provides and/or assists with meals.
* Performs light homemaking and other environmental services.
* Observes, reports, and documents any changes in patient status.
* Understands basic elements of body functioning and reports changes in patient's body functions as indicated.
* Recognizes emergency situations and implements appropriate emergency procedures per care center policy.
* Follows care center procedures regarding infection prevention and control, handling of hazardous waste and safety measures.
* Follows specific written instructions for personal care in accordance with the plan of care.
* Assists patient with prescribed exercises as instructed per nurse or therapist.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* Current state certification (or registration) as a nurse assistant as per state certification/registration requirements.
* CNA experience within the last two years. If it has been more than two years, you must complete another training and competency program before providing services.
* Must be able to successfully pass the competency program of the care center.
* Current CPR certification.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* Current state certification (or registration) as a nurse assistant as per state certification/registration requirements.
* CNA experience within the last two years. If it has been more than two years, you must complete another training and competency program before providing services.
* Must be able to successfully pass the competency program of the care center.
* Current CPR certification.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.
* Obtains temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration.
* Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy environment.
* Assists patient with getting in and out of bed, bathing, hygiene, and toileting.
* Prepares and provides and/or assists with meals.
* Performs light homemaking and other environmental services.
* Observes, reports, and documents any changes in patient status.
* Understands basic elements of body functioning and reports changes in patient's body functions as indicated.
* Recognizes emergency situations and implements appropriate emergency procedures per care center policy.
* Follows care center procedures regarding infection prevention and control, handling of hazardous waste and safety measures.
* Follows specific written instructions for personal care in accordance with the plan of care.
* Assists patient with prescribed exercises as instructed per nurse or therapist.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
$26-30 hourly 14d ago
HH Registered Nurse - PRN
Amedisys Inc. 4.7
Shelton, CT job
PRN
DANBURY
Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.
Attractive pay
* $52.00 - $55.00
What's in it for you
A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
Paid time off.
Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program.
401(k) with a company match.
Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.
And more.
Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.
* To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.
Why Amedisys?
Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.
Responsibilities
* Coordinates and oversees all aspects of patients' home care.
Collaborates with patient care teams to develop and implement care plans.
Educates families on patient condition, needs and care.
Performs head to toe physical assessments.
Checks vital signs and manages medications.
Gives injections, IV therapy or tube feedings.
Administers and maintains catheters.
Completes documentation timely and accurately.
Supervises LPNs and HHAs.
Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager, physician and care team.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
One year of clinical experience as a registered nurse (RN). If less than 1 year clinical experience as a RN, candidate must be approved by VP clinical.*
Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
Minimum six months home health experience.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.
Able to assess patient status and identify requirements relative to age specific needs.
Must be familiar with general use and functions of the computer, such as, user names and password concepts; internet; e-mail; navigation of computer desktop, including starting programs, using files and windows, effectively use navigation buttons and tool bars; ability to self-manage online HR services and online training programs.
Note - If less than 6 months clinical experience as a RN, candidate must participate in RN Intern program.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.
One year of clinical experience as a registered nurse (RN). If less than 1 year clinical experience as a RN, candidate must be approved by VP clinical.*
Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
Minimum six months home health experience.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.
Able to assess patient status and identify requirements relative to age specific needs.
Must be familiar with general use and functions of the computer, such as, user names and password concepts; internet; e-mail; navigation of computer desktop, including starting programs, using files and windows, effectively use navigation buttons and tool bars; ability to self-manage online HR services and online training programs.
Note - If less than 6 months clinical experience as a RN, candidate must participate in RN Intern program.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.
* Coordinates and oversees all aspects of patients' home care.
Collaborates with patient care teams to develop and implement care plans.
Educates families on patient condition, needs and care.
Performs head to toe physical assessments.
Checks vital signs and manages medications.
Gives injections, IV therapy or tube feedings.
Administers and maintains catheters.
Completes documentation timely and accurately.
Supervises LPNs and HHAs.
Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager, physician and care team.
Other duties as assigned.
$88k-119k yearly est. 5d ago
Licensed Practical Nurse
Amedisys Inc. 4.7
Agawam Town, MA job
$7,500 Sign-On Bonus Franklin County Area Full-time days Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S. Attractive pay
* $30.00 - $36.00
What's in it for you
* A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
* Paid time off.
* Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
* Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
* Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program.
* 401(k) with a company match.
* Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
* Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.
* And more.
Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.
* To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.
Why Amedisys?
* Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
* Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
* Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
* The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.
Responsibilities
* Verify plan of care with the RN prior to each visit.
* Collaborate with physician and RN frequently to ensure patient needs are being met; Notify them as soon as possible when patient condition changes.
* Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques.
* Check vital signs.
* Review all medications and perform a medication reconciliation at each visit.
* Perform specialized procedures ordered by physician (i.e. foley catheter change).
* Prepare equipment and materials for treatments using the aseptic technique.
* Complete documentation timely and accurately.
Qualifications
* One year of clinical LPN experience.
* Current LPN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
* Current CPR certification.
* Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.
* One year of clinical LPN experience.
* Current LPN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
* Current CPR certification.
* Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.
* Verify plan of care with the RN prior to each visit.
* Collaborate with physician and RN frequently to ensure patient needs are being met; Notify them as soon as possible when patient condition changes.
* Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques.
* Check vital signs.
* Review all medications and perform a medication reconciliation at each visit.
* Perform specialized procedures ordered by physician (i.e. foley catheter change).
* Prepare equipment and materials for treatments using the aseptic technique.
* Complete documentation timely and accurately.
$58k-77k yearly est. 18d ago
Home Health Aide HHA/CNA
Vitas Healthcare 4.1
Middlebury, CT job
The VITAS Home Health Aide (HHA) is a non-exempt employee, who is trained to provide personal care and services to hospice patients to augment care given by family members or other caregivers.
Salary Range: $19 - $23 / Hour
ASSIGNED JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs only those
personal care
activities contained in a written assignment. Home Health Aide (HHA) assignments may include:
Home Health Aide (HHA) helps the patient to maintain good personal hygiene.
Home Health Aide (HHA) plans and prepare meals. Feeds or assist with feeding the patient when needed.
Home Health Aide (HHA) assists the patient ambulation.
Home Health Aide (HHA) assists with certain treatments as ordered by the physician, and taught and supervised by the nurse for a specific patient including: assist with the change of the colostomy bag; assist with the use of a walker or wheelchair; reinforcement of a dressing; assist with prescribed range of motion exercises; assist with prescribed ice cap or collar; measure intake and output of fluids; and assist with medications that are ordinarily self-administered.
Home Health Aide (HHA) reads and records temperature, pulse and respiration.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE HOME HEALTH AIDE (HHA) NOT INCLUDED IN A WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT MAY INCLUDE:
Home Health Aide (HHA) assists in maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
Home Health Aide (HHA) promotes the patient's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest.
Home Health Aide (HHA) provides simple emotional and psychological support to the patient, family, and other caregivers.
Home Health Aide (HHA) reports any changes in the patient's mental or physical condition or home situation to the VITAS Nurse and members of the interdisciplinary team.
Home Health Aide (HHA) teaches basic personal care to the primary caregiver.
Home Health Aide (HHA) practices basic infection control measures.
Home Health Aide (HHA) observes, reports, and documents patient status and the care and activities provided.
Home Health Aide (HHA) completes at least 12 hours of in-service training per calendar year.
Home Health Aide (HHA) handles other tasks as assigned.
THE HOME HEALTH AIDE (HHA) MAY NOT:
Be assigned by VITAS to any institutional setting.
Change sterile dressings.
Irrigate body cavities (such as an enema).
Irrigate a colostomy or wound.
Perform a gastric lavage or gavage.
Catheterize a patient.
Administer medications.
Apply heat by any method.
Care for a tracheotomy tube.
Suction a patient.
Provide any personal care that has not been assigned by the VITAS nurse or included in the plan of care.
QUALIFICATIONS
High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
Meets personnel qualifications of a Home Health Aide as specified in 42 C.F.R. Section 484.4 and Section 484.36.
Documented evidence of 75 hours of training as specified in 42 C.F.R. Sections 484.36 (a)(1).
Documented evidence that Home Health Aide has successfully completed a Competency Evaluation program as described in 42 C.F.R. Section 484.36(b).
State Allowable Training/Certification
AL, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, IN, MI, PA, TX, VA, WI
CNA, HHA, HA
CA
CHHA
CT
Homemaker-Home Health Aide
IL
HHA, NA
KS
Home Health Aide certificate
MO
Home Health Aide
NJ
Homemaker-Home Health Aide
OH
Home Health Aide
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Home Health Aide (HHA) has the ability to read, write, and carry out directions.
Home Health Aide (HHA) has the ability to travel per job requirements.
Home Health Aide (HHA) has a telephone available in home.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described for the Home Health Aide (HHA) are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of the Home Health Aide (HHA), the employee is regularly required to:
Assist in lifting and transferring patients, as required.
Lift objects in excess of 20 pounds
Stand or walk in excess of one hour per day
Talk and hear
Specific vision abilities required by the Home Health Aide (HHA) include:
Close vision
Distance vision
Ability to adjust focus
The Home Health Aide (HHA) will be required to sit and stoop, kneel, and crouch.
DIRECTION RECEIVED
Home Health Aide (HHA) reports directly to the VITAS Nurse.
Home Health Aide (HHA) receives clinical direction from the VITAS Nurse.
$19-23 hourly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Clinical Patient Care Manager (RN)
Vitas Healthcare 4.1
Middlebury, CT job
Salary Range: $105K to $110K
WHO WE ARE
We are VITAS Healthcare, the nation's leading end-of-life care provider since 1978.
Our hospice organization kickstarts careers in caring, promotes from within, and provides a nationally recognized best-in-class employee experience. Supported by industry-leading experts and a growing network of programs in 15+ states, VITAS empowers team members to grow toward their goals while transforming patients' lives.
Our priority is to care: For our patients, for each other, and for the future.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
As a home care team manager, you will be responsible for coordinating all patient care services for your team. You will collaborate with physicians and coordinate team member schedules to ensure patients receive the quality care they deserve, when they need it.
It is a role that requires leadership skills and clinical expertise and is the perfect next step for a nurse looking to grow their career.
WHERE YOU'LL WORK
Our home care team managers work at their program's home office [CT1] every day.
WHAT'S EXPECTED FROM YOU
Our home care team managers blend leadership skills and clinical expertise to effectively manage their team, ensuring quality and continuity of care for patients.
In addition to a valid RN license, reliable transportation and at least two years of supervisory experience in healthcare, you'll have the traits that make the VITAS Difference: Commitment, Compassion, and a Can-do Attitude.
You will keep the patient welfare at the center of everything you do, giving your best each day in service of our core commitment: Extending comfort and dignity to all people at the end of their life's journey.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent preferred
Current and valid R.N. License to practice in the state where the VITAS program is located
Two years successful supervisory experience or equivalent in a health care organization.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE
EOE/AA M/F/D/V
$105k-110k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Vitas Sales Representative
Vitas Healthcare 4.1
Glastonbury, CT job
WHO WE ARE At VITAS Healthcare, we've been the nation's leading end-of-life care provider for more than 45 years. We're not just a hospice company-we're a mission-driven movement built on compassion, support, and growth When you join VITAS, you're stepping into a culture that invests in you: your development, your goals, and your impact. With programs in 15+ states and a nationally recognized employee experience, we promote from within, reward performance, and support ambitious professionals ready to make a difference.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
As a VITAS Representative, you'll be at the front line of change-educating physicians, healthcare leaders & professionals about the value of hospice care. You'll:
Build trusted relationships with physician, healthcare leaders & professionals
Confidently guide referral sources through understanding the prognostication, the value proposition of hospice & how to have effective conversations for families facing serious illness
Champion the benefits of the Medicare hospice benefit
Work alongside clinical partners to ensure patients receive the right care at the right time
This is a role for someone who's ready to grow, eager to learn, and driven to serve.
WHERE YOU'LL WORK
You'll be based out of a local VITAS office and actively engaging across your territory. Whether it's a physician's office, hospital, or care facility-you'll go where the need is, always focused on making meaningful connections.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
You're a strong communicator. You thrive on challenges. You're passionate about helping others and hungry to learn a meaningful, evolving business.
If you're a motivated professional who wants to grow into a mission-aligned career, you'll find the tools, mentorship, and momentum here.
At VITAS, we value:
Adaptability in dynamic, people-driven environments
A solution-oriented mindset that thrives on overcoming obstacles
The heart and drive to connect, educate, and truly make a difference
WHY THIS MATTERS
Every day, you'll help ensure that patients and families receive comfort, dignity, and peace at life's most important moments. And in doing so, you'll grow your career, your confidence, and your sense of purpose.
This is more than a sales role-it's a calling. Ready to answer?
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 2 years sales experience or in healthcare services preferred
Participated in competitive team environment that involved individual accountably and teamwork
Able to demonstrate examples on critical thinking and created solutions
Past military service a plus
Experience with volunteer organization a plus
Hospice experience preferred but, not required
Evidence of achieving sales goals within the market and/or demonstrates track record of consistently exceeding corporate goals
Strong customer service, sense of urgency and problem solving skills
Time Management and Organizational Skills
Demonstrated knowledge and successful application of a need satisfaction selling process
Ability to manage a territory, to conduct sales calls and to generate sales by building long term business partnerships
Strong interpersonal skills within all levels of an organization
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree preferred
Other acceptable licenses include RN, LPN/LVN, or Social Work (SW)
$66k-100k yearly est. Auto-Apply 17d ago
Nurse Practitioner - PPV
Compassus 4.2
Compassus job in Orange, CT
Company:
Compassus
The Nurse Practitioner - PPV is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. The Nurse Practitioner, if providing palliative care, cares for patients facing chronic, complex, and/or life-threatening conditions at various locations within the flow of patient care. S/he provides assessments, disease and treatment education, and symptom management to meet the needs of palliative care patients and their families. The Nurse Practitioner helps the patient and family maintain their maximum level of comfort and coping. S/he provides care and support in collaboration with the PCP and specialists; and ensures compliance with practice standards and codes. S/he must collaborate appropriately with the assigned Compassus Medical Director. S/he must flex schedule to meet agency needs. The Nurse Practitioner, if providing hospice care, functions as an extension of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and hospice physician to provide routine recertification and emergency assessments, educational, and evaluative services to meet the needs of patients and their families. S/he helps the patient and family maintain their maximum level of comfort and coping. S/he flexes schedule to meet agency visit needs and may be asked to provide after-hours emergency visits and/ or admissions.
Position Specific Responsibilities
If providing Hospice Care:
Performs routine and emergency assessments:
Completes routine and emergency recertification visits on each patient entering their 3rd benefit period or beyond (including admissions and transfers).
Completes routine and emergency assessments on each patient as indicated by departmental policy.
Records observations, treatments, and other pertinent information.
Communicates with Medical Director, Attending Physician, DCS and IDT as directed regarding findings from the visits and any measures to alleviate symptoms.
Provides physical and emotional care to support the patient and family in period of crisis.
Prevents unwarranted hospitalizations by meeting patient and family needs in the home. In our programs that serve palliative care, the additional following outpatient responsibilities are needed:
Performs routine and emergency assessments related to outpatient palliative care visits.
Performs bedside palliative care patient/family evaluation in the patient's place of residence.
Assists with diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic health conditions.
Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory and radiology tests within scope of professional practice.
Prescribes medications including controlled substances to the extent delegated and licensed.
Orders treatments and durable medical equipment as indicated.
Performs other therapeutic or corrective measures as indicated, including urgent care.
Consults with palliative care physician or designees as needed, informs primary physician of services provided and collaborates with other physicians as needed.
Assists in all facets of care coordination for palliative care referrals.
Prepares and maintains accurate patient records, charts, and documents to support sound medical practice and reimbursement for services provided.
Complies with applicable laws and regulations with respect to Collaborative Agreements.
Initiates reimbursement for services rendered.
Assists patients and families with goal setting related to treatment options and advanced care planning.
Provides training and continuing education for staff.
Assists in development of clinical practice guidelines/standards in support of quality palliative care.
Adheres to the practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff and the organization.
Collaborates/Communicates with Medical Director, attending physician, DCS, and IDT:
Collaborates/ Communicates with IDT needs of patient for clinical and psycho-social interventions.
Assists in identifying the need for intervention of other IDT members.
Effectively communicates patient and family needs to IDT.
Completes and submits required paper work within 24 hours of visit completion.
Educates patient and caregiver regarding:
Care of patient.
Disease process.
Dying Process.
Symptom control.
Wound care.
Performs other duties as assigned.
If providing Hospice Face to Face Visits:
Performs routine and emergency assessments:
Completes routine and emergency recertification visits on each patient entering their 3rd benefit period or beyond (including admissions and transfers).
Records observations, treatments, and other pertinent information.
Communicates with Medical Director, Attending Physician, DCS and IDT as directed regarding findings from the visits and any measures to alleviate symptoms.
Provides physical and emotional care to support the patient and family in period of crisis.
Performs other duties as assigned.
If providing Palliative Care:
Performs routine and urgent assessments:
Consistent communication of availability to manager.
A minimum of 4 days of availability per month is required, however a minimum number of visits per month is not guaranteed to the PPV NP.
Ability to triage consults by patient acuity.
Performs bedside palliative care with patient/family education.
Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory and radiology tests within scope of professional practice.
Prescribes medications including controlled substances to the extent delegated and licensed.
Orders treatments and durable medical equipment as indicated.
Performs other therapeutic measures as indicated.
Consults with palliative care physician or designees as needed, informs primary physician of services provided and collaborate with other physicians as needed.
Assists in all facets of care coordination for palliative care referrals.
Prepares and maintains accurate patient records, charts, and documents to support sound medical practice and reimbursement for services provided.
Complies with applicable laws and regulations with respect to Collaborative Agreements.
Completes accurate billing and coding activities for all patient encounters according to CMS guidelines.
Defines goals for professional growth and participates actively in professional activities and organizations.
Engages in active and frequent self-care activities for personal and professional growth and longevity.
Adheres to the practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff and the Organization.
Assists patients and families in identification of goals of treatment and ongoing plans of care at every visit. Communicates these goals among Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
Collaborates/Communicates with Medical Director, attending Physician, hospital staff and IDT:
Participates in monthly IDT meeting with market team.
Collaborates/ Communicates with IDT needs of patient for clinical and psycho-social interventions.
Assists in identifying the need for intervention of other IDT members.
Effectively communicates patient and family needs to IDT.
Completes and submits required clinical documentation within 24 hours of visit completion.
Educates patient and caregiver regarding:
Care of patient.
Disease process.
Goal setting.
Symptom control.
Treatment options.
Prognosis.
Advance Care Planning.
Supervises nurse trainees, including graduate and advance practice nurses in field placements.
Participates in supervision of other trainees, including medical students, residents, fellows, and social work and psychology trainees.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience
Master's degree in Nursing required.
If providing Hospice Care: Minimum of one (1) year nursing practice or equivalent experience required; hospice, oncology, or home health and/or long-term care preferred.
If providing Palliative Care: Minimum of five (5) years nursing experience required; clinical nursing care in oncology, hospice, geriatrics, intensive care preferred.
Skills
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.
Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces hospice philosophy. Strong organizational and time management skills. Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include nights and weekends. Must be able to travel. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information, such as patient and Company files.
Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations
Active and unencumbered CNS or Nurse Practitioner license in state of employment required.
Certified as a Nurse Practitioner in Adult, Family, Acute, or Geriatric required.
Active NPI number.
Maintain active DEA certification if state allows prescription of controlled substances by APPs.
Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care is preferred, but not required.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to clinical positions in our organization.
At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Build a Rewarding Career with Compassus
At Compassus, we care for our team members as much as we care for our patients and their families. Through our Care for Who I Am culture, we show compassion, respect, and appreciation for every individual. Embark on a career that cares for you while you care for others.
Your Career Journey Matters
We're dedicated to helping you grow and succeed. Whether you're pursuing leadership roles, specialized training, or exploring new career paths, we provide the tools and support you need to thrive.
The Compassus Advantage
• Meaningful Work: Make an impact every day by honoring the quality of life of our patients, supporting them and their families with compassion, and creating moments that truly matter.
• Career Development: Access leadership pathways, mentorship, and personalized professional development.
• Innovation Meets Compassion: Collaborate with a supportive team using the latest tools and technologies to deliver exceptional care.
• Enhanced Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs designed for your well-being.
• Recognition and Support: Be celebrated for your contributions through recognition programs that honor your dedication.
• A Culture of Belonging: Thrive in a culture where you can be your authentic self, valued for your unique contributions and supported in a community that embraces diversity and inclusion.
Ready to Join?
At Compassus, your career is more than a job-it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Take the next step and join a team that empowers you to grow, innovate, and thrive.
$98k-115k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Physical Therapist Assistant, Home Health, Waterbury
Amedisys Inc. 4.7
Shelton, CT job
Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant
Full Time, Weekdays
Territory: Waterbury, Watertown, Naugatuck, Prospect, Cheshire, Wallingford, and surrounding areas
Pay Range: $45.00/hr to $52.00/hr
Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.
What's in it for you
A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
Paid time off.
Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program.
401(k) with a company match.
Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
Mileage reimbursement.
And more.
Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.
* To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.
Why Amedisys?
Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.
Responsibilities
Provides physical therapy services and interventions under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist and in accordance with the physician approved plan of care.
Observes, records and reports the patient's response to treatment and any change in the patient's condition to the supervising PT, physician and other appropriate clinical staff.
Provides resources for future needs and promotes wellness and prevention.
Includes documentation of supervisory activities in the patient's medical record.
Monitors and documents the patient's response to physical therapy intervention.
Participates in patient care conferences, in services, chart audit activities, quality improvement activities including OBQI and OBQM and peer-review activities.
Maintains confidentiality of information relating to the physical therapist-client relationship.
Makes recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the agency that admitted the patient and utilizes other agency care providers to assist with referrals to community resources.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
* Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant, specific to the state you're assigned to work in.
Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant educational program as set by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
One year related physical therapy experience for PTAs entering home health care to ensure that knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide physical therapy services to patients.
If less than one year of experience, approval from regional clinical leaders is required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or participating in a residency program.
Current CPR certification.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.
* Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant, specific to the state you're assigned to work in.
Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant educational program as set by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
One year related physical therapy experience for PTAs entering home health care to ensure that knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide physical therapy services to patients.
If less than one year of experience, approval from regional clinical leaders is required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or participating in a residency program.
Current CPR certification.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Provides physical therapy services and interventions under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist and in accordance with the physician approved plan of care.
Observes, records and reports the patient's response to treatment and any change in the patient's condition to the supervising PT, physician and other appropriate clinical staff.
Provides resources for future needs and promotes wellness and prevention.
Includes documentation of supervisory activities in the patient's medical record.
Monitors and documents the patient's response to physical therapy intervention.
Participates in patient care conferences, in services, chart audit activities, quality improvement activities including OBQI and OBQM and peer-review activities.
Maintains confidentiality of information relating to the physical therapist-client relationship.
Makes recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the agency that admitted the patient and utilizes other agency care providers to assist with referrals to community resources.
Performs other duties as assigned.
$45-52 hourly 2d ago
Volunteer - Hartford, CT
Compassus 4.2
Compassus job in Hartford, CT
Volunteers are an essential part of the team, offering time, compassion, and support to patients, families, and the organization. These roles are unpaid positions that provide meaningful opportunities to make a difference through companionship, bereavement support, administrative assistance, and end-of-life presence. Volunteers work under the direction of the Volunteer Coordinator and other designated staff.
Position Specific Responsibilities
• Administrative Volunteers: Provide assistance with office functions and hospice-related activities to support daily operations.
• Bereavement Volunteers: Offer emotional support to bereavement clients under the guidance of the Bereavement Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator.
• Patient Care Volunteers: Visit patients and families as outlined in the Plan of Care, offering companionship, caregiver relief, errands, and other supportive tasks. Provide Angel/11th-hour support by sitting bedside with actively dying patients, as directed in the Plan of Care.
• All Volunteers: Submit timely documentation of all patient and family contacts or volunteer activities to the Volunteer Coordinator. Participate in in-service programs and ongoing education to remain informed about information pertinent to the volunteer role.
Education and/or Experience
Professional, Certified and/or Complementary Therapies Volunteers: Must provide a current license, certification, or proof of training and experience. Minimum of one (1) year of experience required. Ability to maintain infection control requirements. Must be at least 18 years of age.
Skills
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.
Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces integrated healthcare at home philosophy. Ability to support dying patients and their families utilizing skills learned in volunteer orientation. Maintain confidentiality of patient/family interactions and information. Ability to follow through on patient care assignments in a reliable manner.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to clinical positions in our organization.
At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Unpaid Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Physical Therapist, Home Health
Amedisys Inc. 4.7
Shelton, CT job
Per Diem, Weekdays
Pay Range: $67.00/hr to $70.00/hr
Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.
What's in it for you
A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
Paid time off.
Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program.
401(k) with a company match.
Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
Mileage reimbursement.
And more.
Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.
* To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.
Why Amedisys?
Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.
Responsibilities
* Responsible for helping patients maintain, restore and improve movement, activity and function.
* Provides interventions, conducts reexaminations (every 30 days, at minimum), modifies interventions as necessary, and performs discharge planning.
* Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
* Current license to practice physical therapy specific to the state you're assigned to work in.
Graduate from an accredited physical therapy educational program as set by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
One year related physical therapy experience for PTs entering home health care to ensure that knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide physical therapy services to patients.
If less than one year of experience, approval from regional clinical leaders is required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or participating in a residency program.
Current CPR certification.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.
* Current license to practice physical therapy specific to the state you're assigned to work in.
Graduate from an accredited physical therapy educational program as set by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
One year related physical therapy experience for PTs entering home health care to ensure that knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide physical therapy services to patients.
If less than one year of experience, approval from regional clinical leaders is required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or participating in a residency program.
Current CPR certification.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.
* Responsible for helping patients maintain, restore and improve movement, activity and function.
* Provides interventions, conducts reexaminations (every 30 days, at minimum), modifies interventions as necessary, and performs discharge planning.
* Other duties as assigned.
$67-70 hourly 2d ago
Home Health Aide (HHA)
Vitas Healthcare 4.1
Glastonbury, CT job
The VITAS Home Health Aide (HHA) is a non-exempt employee, who is trained to provide personal care and services to hospice patients to augment care given by family members or other caregivers.
ASSIGNED JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs only those
personal care
activities contained in a written assignment. Home Health Aide (HHA) assignments may include:
Home Health Aide (HHA) helps the patient to maintain good personal hygiene.
Home Health Aide (HHA) plans and prepare meals. Feeds or assist with feeding the patient when needed.
Home Health Aide (HHA) assists the patient ambulation.
Home Health Aide (HHA) assists with certain treatments as ordered by the physician, and taught and supervised by the nurse for a specific patient including: assist with the change of the colostomy bag; assist with the use of a walker or wheelchair; reinforcement of a dressing; assist with prescribed range of motion exercises; assist with prescribed ice cap or collar; measure intake and output of fluids; and assist with medications that are ordinarily self-administered.
Home Health Aide (HHA) reads and records temperature, pulse and respiration.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE HOME HEALTH AIDE (HHA) NOT INCLUDED IN A WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT MAY INCLUDE:
Home Health Aide (HHA) assists in maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
Home Health Aide (HHA) promotes the patient's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest.
Home Health Aide (HHA) provides simple emotional and psychological support to the patient, family, and other caregivers.
Home Health Aide (HHA) reports any changes in the patient's mental or physical condition or home situation to the VITAS Nurse and members of the interdisciplinary team.
Home Health Aide (HHA) teaches basic personal care to the primary caregiver.
Home Health Aide (HHA) practices basic infection control measures.
Home Health Aide (HHA) observes, reports, and documents patient status and the care and activities provided.
Home Health Aide (HHA) completes at least 12 hours of in-service training per calendar year.
Home Health Aide (HHA) handles other tasks as assigned.
THE HOME HEALTH AIDE (HHA) MAY NOT:
Be assigned by VITAS to any institutional setting.
Change sterile dressings.
Irrigate body cavities (such as an enema).
Irrigate a colostomy or wound.
Perform a gastric lavage or gavage.
Catheterize a patient.
Administer medications.
Apply heat by any method.
Care for a tracheotomy tube.
Suction a patient.
Provide any personal care that has not been assigned by the VITAS nurse or included in the plan of care.
QUALIFICATIONS
High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
Meets personnel qualifications of a Home Health Aide as specified in 42 C.F.R. Section 484.4 and Section 484.36.
Documented evidence of 75 hours of training as specified in 42 C.F.R. Sections 484.36 (a)(1).
Documented evidence that Home Health Aide has successfully completed a Competency Evaluation program as described in 42 C.F.R. Section 484.36(b).
State Allowable Training/Certification
AL, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, IN, MI, PA, TX, VA, WI
CNA, HHA, HA
CA
CHHA
CT
Homemaker-Home Health Aide
IL
HHA, NA
KS
Home Health Aide certificate
MO
Home Health Aide
NJ
Homemaker-Home Health Aide
OH
Home Health Aide
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Home Health Aide (HHA) has the ability to read, write, and carry out directions.
Home Health Aide (HHA) has the ability to travel per job requirements.
Home Health Aide (HHA) has a telephone available in home.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described for the Home Health Aide (HHA) are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of the Home Health Aide (HHA), the employee is regularly required to:
Assist in lifting and transferring patients, as required.
Lift objects in excess of 20 pounds
Stand or walk in excess of one hour per day
Talk and hear
Specific vision abilities required by the Home Health Aide (HHA) include:
Close vision
Distance vision
Ability to adjust focus
The Home Health Aide (HHA) will be required to sit and stoop, kneel, and crouch.
DIRECTION RECEIVED
Home Health Aide (HHA) reports directly to the VITAS Nurse.
Home Health Aide (HHA) receives clinical direction from the VITAS Nurse.
$25k-36k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Nurse Practitioner - PPV
Compassus 4.2
Compassus job in Northampton, MA
Company: Compassus The Nurse Practitioner - PPV is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. The Nurse Practitioner, if providing palliative care, cares for patients facing chronic, complex, and/or life-threatening conditions at various locations within the flow of patient care. S/he provides assessments, disease and treatment education, and symptom management to meet the needs of palliative care patients and their families. The Nurse Practitioner helps the patient and family maintain their maximum level of comfort and coping. S/he provides care and support in collaboration with the PCP and specialists; and ensures compliance with practice standards and codes. S/he must collaborate appropriately with the assigned Compassus Medical Director. S/he must flex schedule to meet agency needs. The Nurse Practitioner, if providing hospice care, functions as an extension of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and hospice physician to provide routine recertification and emergency assessments, educational, and evaluative services to meet the needs of patients and their families. S/he helps the patient and family maintain their maximum level of comfort and coping. S/he flexes schedule to meet agency visit needs and may be asked to provide after-hours emergency visits and/ or admissions.
Position Specific Responsibilities
* If providing Hospice Care:
* Performs routine and emergency assessments:
* Completes routine and emergency recertification visits on each patient entering their 3rd benefit period or beyond (including admissions and transfers).
* Completes routine and emergency assessments on each patient as indicated by departmental policy.
* Records observations, treatments, and other pertinent information.
* Communicates with Medical Director, Attending Physician, DCS and IDT as directed regarding findings from the visits and any measures to alleviate symptoms.
* Provides physical and emotional care to support the patient and family in period of crisis.
* Prevents unwarranted hospitalizations by meeting patient and family needs in the home. In our programs that serve palliative care, the additional following outpatient responsibilities are needed:
* Performs routine and emergency assessments related to outpatient palliative care visits.
* Performs bedside palliative care patient/family evaluation in the patient's place of residence.
* Assists with diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic health conditions.
* Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory and radiology tests within scope of professional practice.
* Prescribes medications including controlled substances to the extent delegated and licensed.
* Orders treatments and durable medical equipment as indicated.
* Performs other therapeutic or corrective measures as indicated, including urgent care.
* Consults with palliative care physician or designees as needed, informs primary physician of services provided and collaborates with other physicians as needed.
* Assists in all facets of care coordination for palliative care referrals.
* Prepares and maintains accurate patient records, charts, and documents to support sound medical practice and reimbursement for services provided.
* Complies with applicable laws and regulations with respect to Collaborative Agreements.
* Initiates reimbursement for services rendered.
* Assists patients and families with goal setting related to treatment options and advanced care planning.
* Provides training and continuing education for staff.
* Assists in development of clinical practice guidelines/standards in support of quality palliative care.
* Adheres to the practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff and the organization.
* Collaborates/Communicates with Medical Director, attending physician, DCS, and IDT:
* Collaborates/ Communicates with IDT needs of patient for clinical and psycho-social interventions.
* Assists in identifying the need for intervention of other IDT members.
* Effectively communicates patient and family needs to IDT.
* Completes and submits required paper work within 24 hours of visit completion.
* Educates patient and caregiver regarding:
* Care of patient.
* Disease process.
* Dying Process.
* Symptom control.
* Wound care.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
*
* If providing Hospice Face to Face Visits:
* Performs routine and emergency assessments:
* Completes routine and emergency recertification visits on each patient entering their 3rd benefit period or beyond (including admissions and transfers).
* Records observations, treatments, and other pertinent information.
* Communicates with Medical Director, Attending Physician, DCS and IDT as directed regarding findings from the visits and any measures to alleviate symptoms.
* Provides physical and emotional care to support the patient and family in period of crisis.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
*
* If providing Palliative Care:
* Performs routine and urgent assessments:
* Consistent communication of availability to manager.
* A minimum of 4 days of availability per month is required, however a minimum number of visits per month is not guaranteed to the PPV NP.
* Ability to triage consults by patient acuity.
* Performs bedside palliative care with patient/family education.
* Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory and radiology tests within scope of professional practice.
* Prescribes medications including controlled substances to the extent delegated and licensed.
* Orders treatments and durable medical equipment as indicated.
* Performs other therapeutic measures as indicated.
* Consults with palliative care physician or designees as needed, informs primary physician of services provided and collaborate with other physicians as needed.
* Assists in all facets of care coordination for palliative care referrals.
* Prepares and maintains accurate patient records, charts, and documents to support sound medical practice and reimbursement for services provided.
* Complies with applicable laws and regulations with respect to Collaborative Agreements.
* Completes accurate billing and coding activities for all patient encounters according to CMS guidelines.
* Defines goals for professional growth and participates actively in professional activities and organizations.
* Engages in active and frequent self-care activities for personal and professional growth and longevity.
* Adheres to the practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff and the Organization.
* Assists patients and families in identification of goals of treatment and ongoing plans of care at every visit. Communicates these goals among Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
* Collaborates/Communicates with Medical Director, attending Physician, hospital staff and IDT:
* Participates in monthly IDT meeting with market team.
* Collaborates/ Communicates with IDT needs of patient for clinical and psycho-social interventions.
* Assists in identifying the need for intervention of other IDT members.
* Effectively communicates patient and family needs to IDT.
* Completes and submits required clinical documentation within 24 hours of visit completion.
* Educates patient and caregiver regarding:
* Care of patient.
* Disease process.
* Goal setting.
* Symptom control.
* Treatment options.
* Prognosis.
* Advance Care Planning.
* Supervises nurse trainees, including graduate and advance practice nurses in field placements.
* Participates in supervision of other trainees, including medical students, residents, fellows, and social work and psychology trainees.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience
* Master's degree in Nursing required.
* If providing Hospice Care: Minimum of one (1) year nursing practice or equivalent experience required; hospice, oncology, or home health and/or long-term care preferred.
* If providing Palliative Care: Minimum of five (5) years nursing experience required; clinical nursing care in oncology, hospice, geriatrics, intensive care preferred.
Skills
* Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
* Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.
* Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces hospice philosophy. Strong organizational and time management skills. Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include nights and weekends. Must be able to travel. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information, such as patient and Company files.
Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations
* Active and unencumbered CNS or Nurse Practitioner license in state of employment required.
* Certified as a Nurse Practitioner in Adult, Family, Acute, or Geriatric required.
* Active NPI number.
* Maintain active DEA certification if state allows prescription of controlled substances by APPs.
* Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care is preferred, but not required.
State Specific Requirements
Other
* All states except Iowa: Current collaborative physician agreement in place.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to clinical positions in our organization.
At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Build a Rewarding Career with Compassus
At Compassus, we care for our team members as much as we care for our patients and their families. Through our Care for Who I Am culture, we show compassion, respect, and appreciation for every individual. Embark on a career that cares for you while you care for others.
Your Career Journey Matters
We're dedicated to helping you grow and succeed. Whether you're pursuing leadership roles, specialized training, or exploring new career paths, we provide the tools and support you need to thrive.
The Compassus Advantage
* Meaningful Work: Make an impact every day by honoring the quality of life of our patients, supporting them and their families with compassion, and creating moments that truly matter.
* Career Development: Access leadership pathways, mentorship, and personalized professional development.
* Innovation Meets Compassion: Collaborate with a supportive team using the latest tools and technologies to deliver exceptional care.
* Enhanced Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs designed for your well-being.
* Recognition and Support: Be celebrated for your contributions through recognition programs that honor your dedication.
* A Culture of Belonging: Thrive in a culture where you can be your authentic self, valued for your unique contributions and supported in a community that embraces diversity and inclusion.
Ready to Join?
At Compassus, your career is more than a job-it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Take the next step and join a team that empowers you to grow, innovate, and thrive.