Chapters Health System·Fort Myers, Florida
The Nurse Practitioner will provide quality primary and palliative medical care to patients with complex needs in a PACE program setting. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate patient records, providing on-call coverage, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary medical team.
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When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!
Benefits: day 1 Mileage reimbursement Schedule-Monday-Friday-days
This position offers you the opportunity to provide specialized care for all people with complex needs related to life-changing illness. Hope offers diverse opportunities across our service areas throughout SW Florida. You can make a long lasting and positive impact while providing compassionate care, reliable expertise and life-changing inspiration.
Key Responsibilities o Demonstrates the ability to administer quality primary care in a professional manner which supports the patient and families. o Provide documentation in the patient record that meets criteria for good medical practice and addresses legal mandates. o Provide float coverage for other PACE centers as needed o Provide on-call coverage for patient / families on a rotation basis (not applicable to all positions). o Communicate successfully with other Hope Healthcare services.
Knowledge & Skills o Adult Health, Primary Care and / or Geriatrics o Hospice or Palliative Care (preferable) o Practices within the standards of the American Nurses Association for: Scope and Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nursing, Nursing’s Social Policy Statement and Specialty Nursing Standards
Required qualifications o Advanced Nursing Degree, Master’s level from accredited nursing school. Specialty in Adult Health, Primary Care, and Geriatrics preferred. o Current unrestricted APRN license, Florida. o Certification in Hospice and Palliative nursing preferred. o Must possess / be eligible for Medicare license (Medicaid preferred) as a participating provider. o DEA license required. o Must possess a valid driver’s license in the state of Florida, current automobile insurance, and reliable transportation. o Certification of completion of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.
Must possess a valid driver’s license in the state of Florida, current automobile insurance, and reliable transportation. A current license to practice Advanced Nursing in the State of Florida is required. Credentialing through ANCC as a NP is preferred. Certification in Hospice and Palliative nursing is preferred.
Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Certification of completion of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of primary medical care and palliative medicine. Certification in Hospice and Palliative nursing is preferred.
Position Specific Responsibilities (not all inclusive)
Provide medical care for patients assigned in person, and by telephone communication with staff nurses.
Provide documentation in the patient record that meets criteria for good medical practice, addresses legal mandates, and adequately supports billing codes.
Communicate successfully with other Hope HealthCare Services employees, the public, and community physicians in a manner that represents Hope’s culture of a collaborative and positive work environment.
Assist the Medical Director in maintaining 24 hour, 7 day per week medical coverage for PACE patients in Hope Hospice facilities and services (if applicable).
Provide on-call coverage for Hope Palliative Care patients/families on a rotation basis (if applicable).
Participate in Hope PACE medical staff meetings and complete any mandatory continuing medical education activities as directed by the administration, in addition to CME needed to maintain certification.
Participate in any Quality Assurance activities approved by the administration as appropriate to your job setting.
Follow federal and state laws regarding medication prescription. Represent the company in a positive and professional manner at all times with others, e.g., co-workers, management, vendors, and customers.
Consistently represents Hope with integrity and professionalism.
Complete all job responsibilities in a thorough and complete manner, utilizing good judgment in all aspects of the job. Carry out duties and responsibilities in a manner that exemplifies excellent customer service.
When unsure of a directed task or any part of job responsibilities, proactively seek the assistance of immediate supervisor.
Assist with special projects, as requested.
All other job duties as may be assigned.
$88,500.00 - $134,300.00
This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ [https://info.flclearinghouse.com/].
Market context
In Florida, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospice, hospital, and other care settings, especially for RNs who can work independently and adapt to varied patient needs. These positions are competitive because employers often look for current RN licensure, at least one year of experience, active BLS certification, and reliable transportation, while benefits commonly include health insurance, professional development, and a supportive work environment. Before applying, confirm your license, BLS status, and driving readiness, and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full original posting.
