Hospice NP: Flexible Schedule, Independent Impact

The Care Team; Standish (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Independence and Autonomy

Collaborative Clinical Team

Innovative Technology and Clinical Rec

Opportunities for Professional Growth

Job summary

The Care Team Hospice seeks a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to provide expert clinical assessments, symptom management, and end-of-life care for hospice patients in homes and care facilities around Mount Pleasant. You will conduct required F2F hospice recertifications and work with an interdisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered care.

We value independence, patient relationships, and improving quality of life for seriously ill patients while using innovative technology and resources.

Qualifications

• Current Nurse Practitioner license in Indiana.
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Minimum of two years of advanced practice or clinical nursing experience; hospice, palliative care, home health, geriatrics, or primary care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete timely Face-to-Face (F2F) encounters for hospice recertification per Medicare guidelines.
• Perform comprehensive clinical assessments and evaluate disease progression.
• Communicate findings to the Hospice Medical Director and interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other care team members to develop plans of care.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on disease progression, symptom management, and end-of-life care.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all patient encounters and comply with hospice regulations.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Critical thinking

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

NP program graduate

Indiana NP license

Job description

The Care Team Hospice seeks a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to provide expert clinical assessments, symptom management, and end-of-life care for hospice patients in homes and care facilities around Mount Pleasant. You will conduct required F2F hospice recertifications and work with an interdisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered care.

We value independence, patient relationships, and improving quality of life for seriously ill patients while using innovative technology and resources.