Nurse Practitioner - Indianapolis , IN

Heart to Heart Hospice; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

InHome Connect in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a qualified Nurse Practitioner to join our palliative care team. You will provide patient- and family-centered care, educate on disease progression, and contribute to the plan of care alongside the IDG, under hospice medical leadership.

The role requires an RN license, APN certification, driving license, and at least two years of APN experience in a clinical setting, with hospice or home health preferred.

Qualifications

• 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

End-of-life care

Pharmacology knowledge

Education

Baccalaureate School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

InHome Connect is a community-based, palliative care program designed to provide an extra layer of support to patients and families living with serious illness. Palliative care is provided alongside curative treatment, addressing physical and emotional needs of seriously ill people. Our team members believe in treating the whole person, respecting and care for each other and making a difference in the communities we serve.

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

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