Nurse Practitioner

Heart to Heart Hospice • Indianapolis, IN

11d

About The Position

Heart to Heart Hospice provides compassionate care to patients with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones. The Nurse Practitioner supports patients and families through hospice and palliative care, contributes to individualized plans of care, and works with physicians and the interdisciplinary group to ensure quality care and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• Current state license as a Registered Nurse and as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN).
• Current driver's license, reliable transportation, and ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance.
• Two years of experience as an APN in a clinical care setting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacology, palliative care, and end-of-life care.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in hospice or home health is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consult with and educate patients and families regarding disease processes, self-care techniques, and end-of-life care.
• Consult with and assist the interdisciplinary group (IDG) in developing patient and family plans of care to ensure quality care.
• Interact with attending and consulting physicians as necessary regarding palliative care, in collaboration with the hospice physician.
• Inform physicians and other personnel of changes in patient needs and intervention outcomes, while evaluating patient and family responses to care.
• Submit all documentation in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Ensure overall compliance with local, state, and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time