Hospice and Palliative Nurse Practitioner

AdvisaCare•East Lansing, MI

About The Position

AdvisaCare Hospice and Palliative Care is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide compassionate hospice and palliative care, primarily to elderly, frail, and seriously ill patients in their homes. The position supports the hospice Medical Director or designee and works collaboratively with physicians, the Interdisciplinary Team, patients, and families. Availability is PRN/part-time.

Requirements

Current unrestricted Nurse Practitioner credential in Michigan.
Excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment, effective organization, prioritization and follow-through, attention to detail, tact, dependability, emotional intelligence, and ability to maintain confidentiality and foster constructive relationships through communication and collaboration.
Meet the health requirements for clinical and field staff providing services through the agency.
Ability to complete multiple tasks and meet multiple deadlines.
Ability to operate an automobile or access personal transportation.
Ability to lift, transfer, push, or pull up to 100 pounds infrequently, using appropriate assistive techniques and devices.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in a Medicare-certified home health or hospice agency.
Demonstrated knowledge of home health nursing, hospice, and/or outpatient services.
Willingness and ability to support the hospice Medical Director or designee.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and urgent assessments and medical evaluations of patients in their home environment.
Order, perform, and interpret laboratory and radiology tests within the scope of professional practice.
Prescribe medications, including controlled substances, to the extent delegated and licensed; order treatments and durable medical equipment; and perform other indicated therapeutic measures.
Help patients and families identify treatment goals and ongoing plans of care, and communicate those goals to the Interdisciplinary Team.
Consult with palliative care physicians or designees, inform primary physicians about services provided, and collaborate with other physicians as needed.
Coordinate care for palliative care referrals and maintain continuity of care by serving as a liaison among patients, care-team members, and specialty areas.
Prepare and maintain accurate patient records, charts, and documentation supporting medical practice and reimbursement.
Participate in quality assurance activities and committees related to the Nurse Practitioner scope of practice and policies and procedures.
Comply with applicable laws and regulations regarding Collaborative Agreements.
Provide staff training, ongoing education, and onboarding support.
Define professional growth goals and participate in professional activities and organizations; engage in self-care activities for personal and professional growth and longevity.
Maintain confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff, and the organization.
Collaborate and communicate with the Medical Director, attending physicians, hospital staff, and the Interdisciplinary Team; participate in bi-weekly team meetings and identify patient needs for clinical and psychosocial interventions.
Complete and submit required clinical documentation within 24 hours of each visit.
Educate patients and caregivers about patient care, disease processes, goal setting, symptom control, treatment options, prognosis, and advance care planning.
Supervise nurse trainees, including graduate and advanced practice nurses in field placements.
Operate an automobile or have access to personal transportation.
Promote census growth and seek to provide care that meets the diverse unmet needs of the community.
Perform other duties as assigned.