Nurse Practitioner

Heart to Heart Hospice; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Heart to Heart Hospice in Indiana seeks a Nurse Practitioner to join our clinical team. You will consult with patients and families to guide end-of-life care and coordinate plans with the interdisciplinary group to ensure quality care.

The role requires current Indiana RN and APN licenses, a valid driver's license, and at least two years as an APN in hospice or home health preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Indiana RN and APN licenses required.
• Graduate of a Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Two years of APN experience in hospice or home health preferred.
• Knowledge of pharmacology, palliative care and end-of-life.

Responsibilities

• Consult with and educate patient/family on disease, self-care and end-of-life care.
• Assist in developing patient/family plan of care with the IDG to ensure quality care.
• Collaborate with physicians regarding palliative care needs and interventions.
• Inform team of changes in patient needs and outcomes of care.
• Timely submission of all documentation.
• Perform other duties as required and ensure legal compliance.

Skills

APN licensure

Education

Graduate of a Baccalaureate School of Nursing

Job description

Nurse Practitioner

What You Must Have:

• Graduate of a Baccalaureate School of Nursing
• Current State license as a Registered Nurse and as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)
• Current Driver's License, reliable transportation,and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance
• Two years of experience as an APN in a clinical care setting, hospice or home health preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacology, palliative care, and end-of-life

What You Will Do:

• 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