Hospice Nurse Practitioner - Flexible Schedule & Impact

The Care Team; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Independence and Autonomy

Collaborative Clinical Team

Innovative Technology and Clinical资源

Opportunities for Professional Growth

Job summary

The Care Team Hospice is seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team. You will provide expert clinical assessments, symptom management, and compassionate end-of-life care for hospice patients in homes and care facilities.

You will work with physicians, nurses, social workers, and the interdisciplinary team to complete required Face-to-Face hospice recertification visits while supporting patients and families through every stage of the hospice journey.

Qualifications

• Current Nurse Practitioner (APRN/NP) license in the state of 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.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete timely Face-to-Face (F2F) encounters for hospice recertification in accordance with Medicare guidelines.
• Perform comprehensive clinical assessments, evaluate disease progression, and communicate findings to the Hospice Medical Director and interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other care team members to develop and support individualized plans of care.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding disease progression, symptom management, medications, and end-of-life care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all patient encounters while ensuring compliance with hospice regulations and agency policies.

Education

Nurse Practitioner license (APRN/NP)

Graduate of accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

The Care Team Hospice is seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team. You will provide expert clinical assessments, symptom management, and compassionate end-of-life care for hospice patients in homes and care facilities.

You will work with physicians, nurses, social workers, and the interdisciplinary team to complete required Face-to-Face hospice recertification visits while supporting patients and families through every stage of the hospice journey.