Per Diem Hospice Nurse Practitioner — Home-Visit Care

IHA; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

MercyOne is seeking a Hospice Nurse Practitioner to provide primary-level care under the Hospice Medical Director and to perform face-to-face assessments in home and hospice settings. You will collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team to evaluate eligibility and deliver symptom management with integrity and clinical excellence.

The ideal candidate has an active Iowa NP license, DEA registration, and experience in palliative care or hospice; strong communication skills and reliable

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Nursing education program with a Master's in Nursing.
• Nurse Practitioner licensed in Iowa with DEA certification.
• Active medical staff membership at local Trinity Hospital with clinical privileges.
• Experience in Palliative Care, Hospice, Geriatrics, Oncology or Internal Medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face assessments of hospice patients in various settings under supervision.
• Collaborate with Interdisciplinary Team to assess eligibility and manage symptoms.
• Deliver high-quality patient care in accordance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as liaison with hospice referral sources when necessary.

Skills

Nursing experience

Interpersonal communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Nurse Practitioner licensed in Iowa

Tools

DEA License (Iowa)

Job description

MercyOne is seeking a Hospice Nurse Practitioner to provide primary-level care under the Hospice Medical Director and to perform face-to-face assessments in home and hospice settings. You will collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team to evaluate eligibility and deliver symptom management with integrity and clinical excellence.

The ideal candidate has an active Iowa NP license, DEA registration, and experience in palliative care or hospice; strong communication skills and reliable