Nurse Practitioner

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

Job summary

Heart to Heart Hospice is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide expert palliative care to patients in the Indianapolis area. The NP will educate patients and families about disease processes, self-care, and end-of-life options.

The role requires collaboration with the IDG to develop comprehensive care plans and communication with physicians to adjust treatment as needs change, ensuring compliance with laws and Medicare guidelines. A valid RN and APN license are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• Current State license as a Registered Nurse and as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Consult with and educate the patient/family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care.
• Consult with and assist 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

APN experience

Palliative care knowledge

Pharmacology knowledge

RN licensure

Education

Bachelor's degree in 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