Nurse Practitioner (36503)

The Care Team; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Engaging culture

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Autonomy

Flexibility

Tech-enabled care

Job summary

The Care Team Hospice in Crown Point, Indiana is seeking a part-time Nurse Practitioner to care for terminally ill patients in home and facility settings. You will work with an interdisciplinary group to deliver compassionate hospice services, with emphasis on patient-centered plans and culturally sensitive care.

Join a team that values independence, collaboration, and ongoing professional growth, supported by leadership and industry-leading technology.

Qualifications

• Licensed as Nurse Practitioner in Indiana.
• Experience in hospice or home-based care preferred.
• Ability to assess and plan for terminally ill patients.
• Strong HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Care for terminally ill patients at home.
• Assess and reassess nursing needs.
• Perform face-to-face visits timely.
• Provide dietary counseling.
• Deliver hospice nursing services and procedures.
• Coordinate care with IDG and team.
• Maintain accurate clinical records within 48 hours.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Home hospice care

Patient assessment

On-call coverage

Education

Nurse Practitioner license

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Come join our growing team! The Care Team Hospice is looking for a part-time Nurse Practitioner to care for patients in Crown Point, Indiana and surrounding areas. We specialize in providing Hospice in the home and facilities. At the Care Team we offer:

• Engaging Company Culture
• Competitive Compensation
• Growth from within through training, supportive leadership, and collaboration with the best of the best in your field
• Independence, Autonomy, and Flexibility!
• Innovation and industry-leading systems and technology

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Tasked with the responsibility of taking care of terminally ill patients at home. Operates in a systematic manner that takes care of the whole gamut of healthcare for terminally ill, death-bound patients. Provides care that is well-tailored to the cultural, religious, and social needs of dying patients.

Additionally, the Nurse Practitioner:

• Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patient.
• Performs Face to Faces timely.
• Provides dietary counseling.
• Provides Hospice nursing services, treatments, and preventive procedures.
• Initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the patient’s Hospice care and safety.
• Observes signs and symptoms and report to the physician and IDG members any unexpected changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.
• Teaches supervises and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about providing care for the patient.
• Supervises and trains other nursing service personnel.
• Develops and re-evaluates the patient/family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needs and maintain continuity of care.
• Performs specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of symptoms) following doctor’s orders.
• Attends team conferences.
• Maintains records as required by Hospice.
• Follows the policies and procedures of Hospice. Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient-related information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Always communicates to the supervisor if unable to meet a patient’s need or perform a procedure.
• Participates in the on-call system and is responsible for providing on-call coverage when unavailable for assigned duties.
• Maintain skills and knowledge.
• Works with interdisciplinary group concept of patient care.
• Coordinates the implementation of the plan of care for patients residing in SNF, NF, ICF, or MR.
• Organizes work schedule and utilizes time management to be able to attend all required meetings.
• Complies with agency infection control policies and protocols.
• Assist with orientation, teaching, and training as requested.
• The clinical record shall contain notes for each service provided. A clinical note will be completed for each visit made to a patient’s home (including private residence, assisted living facility, group homes, or skilled nursing facility) within 48 hours of the visit.
• Other duties as assigned by Director.