Nurse Practitioner (NP), PRN

Providence Life Services•St. John, IN

About The Position

Providence Hospice and Palliative Care is seeking a PRN Nurse Practitioner to provide care in St. John, Indiana, and throughout Lake and Porter Counties. The organization is a growing division of Providence Life Services, which provides a continuum of healthcare focused on senior living. Providence Hospice and Palliative Care provides patient-centered care to patients and families facing end of life. The Nurse Practitioner practices independently and in collaboration with appropriate physicians to provide primary care to patients. The role oversees, conducts, and/or completes required visits and documentation in accordance with CMS hospice regulations for face-to-face encounter visits. Work is per diem, Monday through Friday, with evening on-call duties and weekend availability required. Mileage is reimbursed at $0.76 per mile; on-call pay is $225 per week. Visit pay ranges from $90 to $105, depending on visit type and whether the visit occurs on a weekday, weekend, or holiday. Training and meeting attendance are paid at $35 per hour.

Requirements

Certified Nurse Practitioner for the State of Indiana.
One to two years of experience; hospice or home health experience is preferred.
Driver’s license in good standing.
Reliable transportation.
Must pass a physical, drug screen, 50-pound lift test, fingerprinting for a criminal background check, and reference check.

Nice To Haves

Experience in hospice or home health.

Responsibilities

Manage palliative patient care by conducting initial and follow-up visits in conjunction with social work and registered nurse staff.
Conduct patient interviews and collect and interpret diagnostic data.
Holistically assess patients’ disease trajectories and provide accurate clinical data to determine hospice eligibility.
Participate in recommendations to improve medical care management, including ordering medications, laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and consultations when appropriate.
Encourage open communication among interdisciplinary group team members, patients, and families to support end-of-life goals of care and quality outcomes.
Assess and prioritize patient needs, place orders, and communicate with medical staff, nursing staff, social services, therapy, dietary staff, consultants, referring and primary care physicians, and the hospice Medical Director to coordinate patient plans of care.
Oversee, conduct, and/or complete required face-to-face encounter visits and documentation in accordance with CMS hospice regulations.