Hospice Nurse Practitioner: Compassionate Patient Care

Advocate Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Milwaukee seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse to assess, diagnose, and manage patient care across ages with appropriate diagnostic orders and therapies. You will coordinate with the care team to ensure safe, effective treatment and documentation.

This role requires an APRN license, national certification, and active DEA registration, with BLS/ACLS as required. You will contribute to quality initiatives and patient education within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Active RN and APRN license in state(s) of practice, and national board certification.
• Active APRN license and DEA registration prior to hire.
• BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, and determines treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity, and clinical condition.
• Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies and prescribes therapies.
• Provides health promotion, disease prevention, and disease management counseling.
• Maintains accurate documentation in the electronic medical record and supports compliant coding and billing.
• Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team and seeks referrals as needed.
• Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives and education of staff.

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Advocate Health in Milwaukee seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse to assess, diagnose, and manage patient care across ages with appropriate diagnostic orders and therapies. You will coordinate with the care team to ensure safe, effective treatment and documentation.

This role requires an APRN license, national certification, and active DEA registration, with BLS/ACLS as required. You will contribute to quality initiatives and patient education within a collaborative environment.