PRN Hospice Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
The Care Team Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experienced Nurse Practitioner to provide expert clinical assessments, symptom management, and end-of-life care for hospice patients in their homes and care facilities in the Mount Pleasant area. The role works alongside physicians, nurses, social workers, and other interdisciplinary team members to provide patient-centered care. A primary focus is completing required Face-to-Face (F2F) hospice recertification visits and supporting patients and families throughout the hospice journey. The position offers flexible scheduling, independence and autonomy, a collaborative clinical team, innovative technology and clinical resources, and opportunities for professional growth. Compensation is $130 per completed F2F visit.
Requirements
- Current Nurse Practitioner (APRN/NP) license in the state of Indiana.
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Minimum of two years of advanced practice or clinical nursing experience.
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) screening.
- Current CPR certification.
- Current TB testing in accordance with agency policy.
Nice To Haves
- Hospice, palliative care, home health, geriatrics, or primary care experience.
- Knowledge of hospice philosophy, symptom management, and Medicare hospice regulations.
Responsibilities
- Complete timely Face-to-Face (F2F) encounters for hospice recertification in accordance with Medicare guidelines.
- Perform comprehensive clinical assessments, evaluate disease progression, and communicate findings to the Hospice Medical Director and interdisciplinary team.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other care team members to develop and support individualized plans of care.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding disease progression, symptom management, medications, and end-of-life care.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters while ensuring compliance with hospice regulations and agency policies.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Independence and autonomy
- Collaborative clinical team
- Innovative technology and clinical resources
- Opportunities for professional growth
