Hospice Acute Care NP - Hybrid Inpatient/Community

Northwestern Medicine; Lemont (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join the Hospice team in a hybrid role spanning inpatient hospital care and community-based services. The APP will manage face-to-face hospice visits, symptom control, and eligibility assessments while actively participating in IDT meetings.

The position includes inpatient rounding for GIP admissions, ongoing education for staff, and opportunities to contribute to quality improvement and research within hospice and palliative

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited nursing or PA program.
• Acute care certification required for APRNs.
• First Assist Certification for all APRNs.
• Current IL RN and APRN licenses; national APRN certification per IL requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health status appraisals with histories and exams.
• Provide direct clinical care to patients.
• Prescribe medications and order tests per privileges.
• Evaluate patients for further care needs.
• Educate patients and families comprehensively.
• Document care and education in the medical record.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Inpatient experience

Team collaboration

Patient and family education

Mentoring students

Education

Master’s degree (Nursing or PA)

Acute care certification

First Assist Certification

IL RN & APRN licensure + board cert

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join the Hospice team in a hybrid role spanning inpatient hospital care and community-based services. The APP will manage face-to-face hospice visits, symptom control, and eligibility assessments while actively participating in IDT meetings.

The position includes inpatient rounding for GIP admissions, ongoing education for staff, and opportunities to contribute to quality improvement and research within hospice and palliative