Hospice-Nurse Practitioner

Family Paramount Hospice•Naperville, IL

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive hospice services in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act. A Certified Nurse Practitioner can function in the role of attending physician as specified in section 408 of the federal Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Moderations Act of 2003. Illinois definition includes: a registered nurse who meets the requirements for licensure as an advanced practice nurse in the category of Certified Nurse Practitioner under the Nurse Practice Act. According to section 408 of the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003, a nurse practitioner may not serve as a medical director or as the physician member of the interdisciplinary group. The advanced nurse practitioner, acting as the attending physician, would be prohibited from certifying the terminal diagnosis. Family Paramount Hospice stands committed to providing exceptional hospice care in Naperville, Illinois, embracing patients and their families with warmth, dedication, and love. Beyond meeting physical needs, our goal is to bring comfort and smiles, ensuring dignity and respect in every moment. Trust us for the well-being and happiness of loved ones as our compassionate caregivers extend care to our patients. Our mission is to provide optimal comfort and dignity to our patients throughout their end-of-life journey. We will achieve this by focusing on patient and family-centered goals, addressing not only their medical needs but also providing care for their mental and spiritual well-being during this significant journey.

Requirements

Must have completed an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
Current nursing licensure in State.
Has experience with end-of-life care.
Maintains controlled substances registration with state and federal authorities, if applicable.
Must have the ability to demonstrate self-confidence and positive attitude toward self and others and maintain commitment and enthusiasm to goal achievement.
Not excluded from the Medicare program.
The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Complementing attending physician care
Acting as a medical resource person to the IDG
Performing Face-to-face visits as needed
Evaluating hospice eligibility as assigned in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team
Assuring that the patient receives appropriate measures to control uncomfortable symptoms.
Collaborating with the IDG to ensure that the needs of the patient are met.
Supporting clinical and administrative staff in providing compassionate quality care.
Ensuring that the patient meets the medical criteria for hospice admission based upon available diagnostic and prognostic indicators, related diagnosis(es) if any, current subjective and objective medical findings, current medication and treatment orders, information about the medical management of any of the patient’s conditions unrelated to the terminal illness.
Reviews clinical information, coordinates and oversees patient care in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners.
Ensuring the provision of direct medical services to patients either directly or through arrangements, as appropriate, in the absence of the patient’s attending physician.
Attending IDG conferences, as needed.
Participating in plan of care development and managing oversight of medications and treatment.
Documenting care provided in the patient’s clinical record providing evidence of progression of the end-stage-disease process.
Maintaining current knowledge of the latest research and trends in hospice care and pain/symptom management.
Working in a team approach with the IDG.
Participating in performance improvement programs, as indicated.
Reviewing and developing protocols for treatment and proposing the most current options for interventions.
Demonstrating knowledge in communications and counseling patient/family in dealing with end-of-life issues.
Participating in resolution of interpersonal conflict and issues of clinical and ethical concern.