Our Company: Illumia Health is a fast-growing part of Gentiva, an industry leader in hospice and palliative care. Our clinical teams serve as an extension of physicians’ care, partnering with them and other specialists to offer advanced illness management, a specialized form of high-touch palliative care designed to provide relief from the symptoms and stress of illness while improving quality of life wherever our patients call home. This flexible, collaborative approach is provided alongside curative treatments as an extra layer of physical, emotional, and social support. As a close-knit team bringing compassionate expertise to the unique journey of every patient, we proudly celebrate each other’s successes in an inclusive atmosphere of generous support and rewarding career growth. Overview: Join us to make a difference when life matters most!We believe every day is an opportunity to make care more personal and life more comfortable. That’s why we offer personal care, palliative care and hospice to give people the care they need with dignity, grace, and love. The Nurse Practitioner Advanced Illness Management (AIM) Full Timefacilitates advanced illness management and palliative care for Empatia patients, ensuring a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan, while demonstrating excellent clinical skills and ethical, relevant judgment. Provides diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and follow-up under the direction of the Palliative Medical Director or Primary Care physician.As a Nurse Practitioner, you will: Work in collaboration with the Professional Services Corporation (PSC) Physician or supervising physician, Primary Care Physician, and other palliative team members to deliver advanced illness management and palliative care by providing diagnosis, treatment and follow-up for patients referred to Empatia.Take responsibility for advanced illness management from the initial assessment through discharge. Assessment at a minimum should include: disease-specific changes, decline or change in function, nutrition and/or cognition, inadequately controlled pain or other distressing symptoms, falls, infections or similar events, the impact of the disease burden on the patient's condition, caregiver and/or family's quality of life.Establish the plan of care, individualized for each patient, in consultation with the patient, family and other members of the Advanced Illness team, to include the PCP.Facilitate obtaining care for patient when a need is identified in accordance with the Plan of Care.Participates in evening/weekend call as required, conducting on-call services in a clinically competent and responsive manner.Prescribe medications including controlled substances to the extent delegated and licensed, in accordance with state law. Order and interpret laboratory, imaging and other diagnostic tests within the scope of professional practice. Order treatments and durable medical equipment as indicated.Communicate clinical findings to the PSC Physician as needed, but no less than bi-weekly. Re-assess effectiveness of care plan on a regular basis and modify as needed.Maintain effective working relationships with supportive care team (e.g., Social Worker and RN Care Manager), as applicable, and involve team (internally and externally) when patient's care plan warrants team participation to achieve desired outcome.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.Communicate and document clinical findings, treatment plan, and care provided in the patient's medical record in a manner consistent with acceptable standards in order to support sound medical practice and reimbursement for services provided.Knowledgeable of Palliative Medicine Quality Measures collection, documentation and reporting. About You: Nurse Practitioner Requirements:Specialized Knowledge/Skills:Excellent leadership, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.Independent decision making and self-motivation.Working knowledge or understanding of: principles of Palliative Medicine, including when a patient may be appropriate for home health or hospice care; Medicare/Medicaid regulations; and interdisciplinary process; value based and/or accountable organization requirements Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of Gentiva and licensing board.Must be able to work efficiently with electronic medical record software. Education/Experience:Minimum of Masters of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing, or an equivalent as allowed under state law Minimum of two years Nurse Practitioner experience Nurse Practitioner specialty in Family or Adult Medicine preferredValue Based Care practice experience preferredPractice experience with Part B billing Able to work autonomously in an Advanced Practice Role Licenses/Certifications/Agreements:Current license as a registered nurse or equivalent as required by state law for Nurse Practitioner licensureCurrent Nurse Practitioner certification/licenseCollaborative agreement with a supervising physician, that is part of the Professional Services Corporation, that is agreeable to supervise work in advanced illness management and palliative care program, as required by state lawPart B Provider certificationFederal DEA license State DEA license (if required)ACHPN – Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care Preferred Current automobile insurance and valid driver’s license We Offer: As a Nurse Practitioner, you will be eligible for:Competitive PayMedical, Dental, Vision Plans Wellness Program and Resources including:A dedicated Accolade Care Coordinator for personalized care management support of all your healthcare needsTelemedicine ProgramType 2 Diabetes Management Program via Virta Health A complete Joint and Spine Program with concierge services via Nimble OrthopedicsGenerous Paid Time Off (plan increases with tenure) and 7 paid holidaysPre-tax FSA and HSA plans (HSA w/company contributions)401(k) with company matching contributionsCareer growth opportunities available at both the branch and corporate levelsOne on One Onboarding Program Free Continuing Education UnitsTuition Program that includes:Access to 280+ program at 25+ learning partnersPrograms at every education level from ASN to BSN or BSN to MSNOnline classes with flexible start datesTuition reimbursement Company paid life and long-term disability insuranceVoluntary long-term care, critical illness, accident insurance, and pet insurance Local and national award programsReferral bonus programMileage reimbursement or Fleet ProgramFinancial assistance program supporting teammates in times of need Legalese: This is a safety-sensitive positionEmployee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefitsWhere applicable, employee must meet state specific requirementsWe are proud to be an EEO employerWe maintain a drug-free workplace Location: Illumia