Hospice Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
At Residential Home Health and Hospice (‘Residential’), we’re looking to add to our extraordinary care team. Grounded by our belief that outstanding care is best delivered in a team-based environment, our Hospice Nurse Practitioners collaborate to provide management and delivery of patient care plans. With our 20-year track record, Residential is a strong leader in the industry. We are consistently named a Top Workplace by our employees and genuinely care where you are in your career path. This position will support patients in the following hospitals: Evanston Hospital, Glenbook Hospital, Highland Park Hospital & Northwest Community Hospital.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science (BSN) degree from an accredited School of Nursing
- Master of Science (MSN) degree from an accredited School of Nursing
- A minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience
- Hold, in good standing, a license as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner issued by the state in which you work
- Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is part of our background process, which includes medical and recreational marijuana.
- By submitting your application, you are confirming that you are legally authorized to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a community based Home Health or Hospice/Palliative Care practice is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Complete an initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs, including a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(ess)
- Introduce the Agency to the patient/caregiver, explain scope of our services and skilled services requested, and coordinate start-of-care visit
- Order requested DME, supplies, and medications related to hospice care.
- Provide patient education at bedside regarding hospice, disease progression, and end-of-life care
- Attend discharge planning meeting as requested, working with the facility team to provide a safe and successful discharge home
- Determine hospice eligibility and appropriate level of care
- Communicate with the clinical team on all complex, chronically ill patients, assisting staff and referral sources to prevent re-hospitalizations
Benefits
- Up to 24 paid holiday and personal days off in year one
- DailyPay: Access your money when you want it!
- Industry-leading 360 You™ benefits program
- Certain benefits may vary based on your employment status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
