Compassionate Hospice Nurse Practitioner (Per Diem)

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health's MercyOne home care team is seeking a per diem Hospice Nurse Practitioner to provide one-to-one hospice care. The NP will perform face-to-face assessments under the Hospice Medical Director, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, and support pain and symptom management in various care settings.

Qualifications include an Iowa NP license, Master's in Nursing, DEA license, and clinical hospice/palliative care experience; strong communication skills and reliable transportation

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Nursing education program; Masters degree in Nursing.
• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in Iowa with full active medical staff membership at Trinity Hospital.
• DEA License in Iowa; eligible to participate in Medicare & Medicaid programs.
• Five years nursing experience; clinical experience in Palliative Care, Hospice, Geriatrics, Oncology or Internal Medicine preferred.
• Exhibits strong communication and interpersonal skills; must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face assessments of hospice patients in a variety of settings under supervision.
• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team to assess client eligibility and provide pain/symptom management interventions.
• Serve as a liaison with hospice referral sources and provide clinical consultation as needed.
• Maintain high standards of integrity and comply with regulatory requirements and professional practice standards.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Trinity Health's MercyOne home care team is seeking a per diem Hospice Nurse Practitioner to provide one-to-one hospice care. The NP will perform face-to-face assessments under the Hospice Medical Director, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, and support pain and symptom management in various care settings.

Qualifications include an Iowa NP license, Master's in Nursing, DEA license, and clinical hospice/palliative care experience; strong communication skills and reliable transportation