Hospice Nurse Practitioner — Compassionate Palliative Care

Heart to Heart Hospice; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Heart to Heart Hospice in Indianapolis is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide compassionate, expert palliative care to patients with life-limiting illnesses. You will educate families, participate in care planning, and collaborate with the hospice team to deliver high-quality comfort-focused care.

The role requires licensure as an RN and APN, and at least two years of APN experience in a clinical setting. Ongoing driving and reliable transportation are expected to support home visits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• Current State license as an RN and as an APN.
• Two years APN experience in a clinical care setting, hospice or home health preferred.
• Knowledge of pharmacology, palliative care, and end-of-life.

Responsibilities

• Consult with and educate the patient/family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care
• Consult with and assists in the IDG’s development of patient/family plan of care to assure quality care is provided
• Interact with attending and consulting physicians as necessary regarding palliative care, in collaboration with hospice physician
• Inform physicians and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient/family response to care
• Timely submission of all documentation
• Performance of other duties as required
• Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures

Skills

Clinical experience as APN

Palliative care knowledge

End-of-life care knowledge

Pharmacology knowledge

Education

Baccalaureate School of Nursing

RN license

APN license

Job description

Heart to Heart Hospice in Indianapolis is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide compassionate, expert palliative care to patients with life-limiting illnesses. You will educate families, participate in care planning, and collaborate with the hospice team to deliver high-quality comfort-focused care.

The role requires licensure as an RN and APN, and at least two years of APN experience in a clinical setting. Ongoing driving and reliable transportation are expected to support home visits.