APRN Supervisor

The APRN Supervisor:

• Oversees and supervises the hospice APRNs and ACAs (Administrative Clinical Assistants).
• Coordinates and manages the F2F visit process, ensuring timely coverages for all required F2F visits, in collaboration with the F2F schedulers.
• Coordinates and manages the schedule for First on Call APRNs.
• Drives certification and quality initiatives with team.
• Collaborates with Hospice Medical Director on strategic use of APRN/ACA team.
• Coordinates onboarding and training for APRNs and ACAs.
• Works primarily assisting with Face-to-Face Hospice visits but may provide care in multiple sites that include but are not limited to home, hospice residence, hospice inpatient unit, acute care facility, hospital-based practice, skilled nursing facility and clinics.
• Promotes positive health behaviors and self-care skills through education and counseling.
• Participate in the team responsibility of providing 24 hour/7 days a week patient care.
• Favorably represents Empath Health when speaking with other professionals including physicians, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, resource agencies, and the medical community.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Empath Health and the partner facility policies and procedures and pertinent State and Federal Rules and Regulations.
• Supports the mission of Empath Health through formal and informal education.
• Participate in continuing professional development and maintenance of clinical skills.
• Acts as a health care resource, hospice consultant, and patient advocate.
• Participates in inter/intra-agency and community referrals.
• Maintains a written, signed protocol of mutual agreement between the APRN and physician(s) that stipulates practice guidelines and is filed annually with the Florida Department of Health.
• Performs other duties as requested by the Hospice Medical Director and/or Chief Medical Officer

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Education: Master's degree in nursing or a related field.
• Licensure: Current Florida license as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, certified in a practice are (if applicable to departmental requirements). Current DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) license.
• Certifications: Valid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• NPI provider and ability to bill CMS services or ability to obtain same (if applicable to departmental requirements).
• Current DEA License.
• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience required.
• Minimum of two (2) year experience as an APRN required, with experience in adult, gerontology, or oncology practice preferred.
• Experience with supervising clinical staff highly preferred.
• Experience with symptom management and pain management is highly preferred.
• Experience in Hospice or Palliative Care preferred.
• Ability to make home/residence visits
• Strong communication and assessment skills.
• Valid Florida driver's license and automobile insurance as per agency policies
• Basic keyboarding and computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word or comparable programs

Empath Health values diversity as it strengthens our community and care. We embrace the diversity of cultures, thoughts, beliefs and traditions of our employees, volunteers and people we are honored to serve across our network. Our diverse staff reflects our community and each day, we work to be respectful, sensitive and competent with each other and those in our care. In every journey, we are dedicated to achieving comfort, dignity and exceptional care. Those of all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply with us or seek our care and services.

Our commitment to patient, client, staff and volunteer safety is a cornerstone of a High Reliability Organization with a focus on zero harm. Participation in the seasonal influenza is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Empath Health employees.

Providing compassionate, full life care is an honor we take seriously at Empath Health. Join our team and make a positive impact in the community!