Nurse Practitioner

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

Job summary

Heart to Heart Hospice seeks a Nurse Practitioner to deliver compassionate pallia­tive care, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the IDG to craft and adjust care plans. The role emphasizes independent clinical assessment, thorough documentation, and timely communication with the care team.

Candidates should hold RN and APN licenses, demonstrate strong knowledge of pharmacology and end-of-life care, and have reliable transportation for home visits in the Indiana area.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• Current State license as RN and as APN.
• Driver's license with reliable transportation.
• Two years of APN experience; hospice/home health preferred.
• Knowledge of pharmacology, palliative care, and end-of-life care.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients and families about disease, self-care, and end-of-life care.
• Assist in IDG's care plan development to ensure quality care.
• Collaborate with physicians regarding palliative care needs.
• Inform on changes in patient needs and outcomes of care.
• Submit documentation in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Ensure compliance with laws, Medicare regulations, and policies.

Skills

Pharmacology knowledge

Palliative care knowledge

Communication with families

Education

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