Hospice Nurse Practitioner

The Care Team Home Health & Hospice; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Engaging company culture

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities through training

Independence and autonomy

Industry-leading systems and tech

Job summary

The Care Team Hospice is seeking a part-time Nurse Practitioner to care for terminally ill patients in Crown Point, Indiana and surrounding areas. The NP will deliver hospice services primarily in patients' homes and facilities, coordinating with the IDG to tailor care plans and ensure quality, compassionate care.

Responsibilities include regular patient assessments, timely Face-to-Face visits, on-call coverage, and comprehensive documentation consistent with HIPAA.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in Indiana.
• RN license and NP license required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hospice nursing services at patients' homes.
• Assess and reassess nursing needs; perform Face-to-Face visits timely.
• Develop and adjust the patient care plan with IDG.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant patient records and documentation.
• Participate in on-call coverage as required.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Hospice care

Home health

Patient assessment

On-call availability

CPR certified

Education

Nurse Practitioner license – Indiana

RN license – Indiana

Accredited nursing program graduate

Job description

Job Location: Crown Point Hospice - Crown Point, IN, Salary Range: Undisclosed

Come join our growing team! The Care Team Hospice is looking for a part-time Nurse Practitioner to care for patients in Crown Point, Indiana and surrounding areas. We specialize in providing Hospice in the home and facilities.

At the Care Team we offer:

• Engaging Company Culture
• Competitive Compensation
• Growth from within through training, supportive leadership, and collaboration with the best of the best in your field
• Independence, Autonomy, and Flexibility!
• Innovation and industry-leading systems and technology

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Tasked with the responsibility of taking care of terminally ill patients at home. Operates in a systematic manner that takes care of the whole gamut of healthcare for terminally ill, death-bound patients. Provides care that is well-tailored to the cultural, religious, and social needs of dying patients.

Additionally, the Nurse Practitioner:

• Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patient.
• Performs Face to Faces timely.
• Provides dietary counseling.
• Provides Hospice nursing services, treatments, and preventive procedures.
• Initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the patient’s Hospice care and safety.
• Observes signs and symptoms and report to the physician and IDG members any unexpected changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.
• Teaches supervises and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about providing care for the patient.
• Supervises and trains other nursing service personnel.
• Develops and re-evaluates the patient/family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needs and maintain continuity of care.
• Performs specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of symptoms) following doctor’s orders.
• Attends team conferences.
• Maintains records as required by Hospice.
• Follows the policies and procedures of Hospice. Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient-related information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Always communicates to the supervisor if unable to meet a patient’s need or perform a procedure.
• Participates in the on-call system and is responsible for providing on-call coverage when unavailable for assigned duties.
• Maintain skills and knowledge.
• Works with interdisciplinary group concept of patient care.
• Coordinates the implementation of the plan of care for patients residing in SNF, NF, ICF, or MR.
• Organizes work schedule and utilizes time management to be able to attend all required meetings.
• Complies with agency infection control policies and protocols.
• Assist with orientation, teaching, and training as requested.
• The clinical record shall contain notes for each service provided. A clinical note will be completed for each visit made to a patient’s home (including private residence, assisted living facility, group homes, or skilled nursing facility) within 48 hours of the visit.
• Other duties as assigned by Director.

Qualifications:

• Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patient.
• Performs Face to Faces timely.
• Provides Hospice nursing services, treatments, and preventive procedures.
• Initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the patient’s Hospice care and safety.
• Supervises and trains other nursing service personnel.
• Attends team conferences.
• Always communicates to the supervisor if unable to meet a patient’s need or perform a procedure.
• Participates in the on-call system and is responsible for providing on-call coverage when unavailable for assigned duties.

Pay Rate: $130.00 per visit

Regulatory Requirements

• Licensed or registered in which he/she currently practices.
• Must pass a criminal background check & MVR check.
• Completed health statement acknowledging ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Proof of current automobile insurance.
• Current CPR card; Online CPR certification accepted; Hands-on CPR certification preferred.
• TB testing per agency policy; (1 or 2 step TB skin test within 12 months of hire & annual TB symptom screening thereafter).

Industry experience

• Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments. Ability to supervise others appropriately. Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting. Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes. Completes Hospice training program.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered nurse, preferred.
• Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.

EDUCATION

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner to practice in the state.