Nurse Practitioner

St. Croix Hospice • Spirit Lake, IA

73d

About The Position

At St. Croix Hospice, we guide patients and families through the end-of-life journey. Through compassionate care, we focus on our patient's quality of life, empowering them to make the most of their time with dignity, comfort, and respect. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a registered professional nurse with advanced graduate education and clinical training who provides comprehensive hospice services under the supervision of a collaborating hospice physician. This position evaluates and assesses the patient's health history and diagnosis by collaborating with the patient, their family, and other healthcare practitioners. The Nurse Practitioner directs and develops each hospice patient's Plan of Care including prescribing medication and/or treatment, managing the treatment plan and medical care of the patient. This is accomplished by directing and developing the plan of care, prescribing medications or treatments, coordinating and collaborating. The Nurse Practitioner visits hospice patients, completes physical and face-to-face assessments, and evaluates hospice eligibility as assigned in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Must have current Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) license in state(s) of practice.
• Degree from an accredited school of nursing and Nurse Practitioner program required.
• Minimum two years RN experience.
• Ability to pass background, consumer report and drug test.
• Valid State Driver's License, access to an automobile in good working order, automobile insurance in accordance with state and organizational requirements, and an acceptable driving record required.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in a specialist area preferred; (e.g., Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN), Pediatrics, or Geriatrics).
• Minimum of one year Nurse Practitioner experience and a minimum of one year hospice or palliative care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical care and symptom management for terminally ill patients in compliance with state regulations and physician supervision.
• Conducts comprehensive history and physical examinations, orders/interprets diagnostic tests, and documents findings.
• Develops individualized care plans, prescribes medications/treatments, coordinates referrals, and consults as needed.
• Completes required face-to-face assessments for hospice recertification and provides clinical eligibility information to the medical director.
• Ensures effective symptom control through collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Develops and follows treatment protocols, consulting the physician when care deviates from standard practice.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to develop, review, and update care plans.
• Consults with attending physicians, hospice medical directors, and other healthcare professionals regarding patient eligibility and ongoing care.
• Attends and participates in interdisciplinary meetings and maintains accurate medical documentation.
• Educates and supports patients, families, and caregivers on medical, psychological, and spiritual issues related to end-of-life care.
• Facilitates continuity of care and serves as a nursing resource within the community.
• Builds and maintains relationships with staff and referral sources to support program growth.
• Ensures compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and state/federal hospice regulations.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development.
• Adheres to HIPAA regulations, maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrates knowledge in end-of-life care and counseling.
• Completes additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree