Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Job DetailsJob Location: Crown Point Hospice - Crown Point, IN 46307Come 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. If you are looking for a new and exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply today. A member of the recruiting team will be in contact with you to discuss this opportunity in more detail. 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.

QualificationsAdditionally, the Nurse Practitioner:

Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patient.
Performs Face to Faces timely.
Provides Hospice nursing services, treatments, and preventive procedures.
Initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the patient’s Hospice care and safety.
Supervises and trains other nursing service personnel.
Attends team conferences.
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.

Pay Rate: $130.00 per visit

Regulatory Requirements

Licensed or registered in which he/she currently practices.
Must pass a criminal background check & MVR check.
Completed health statement acknowledging ability to perform the duties of the position.
Valid state driver’s license.
Proof of current automobile insurance.
Current CPR card; Online CPR certification accepted; Hands-on CPR certification preferred.
TB testing per agency policy; (1 or 2 step TB skin test within 12 months of hire & annual TB symptom screening thereafter).

Industry experience

Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments. Ability to supervise others appropriately. Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting. Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes. Completes Hospice training program.
Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered nurse, preferred.
Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.

EDUCATION:

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner to practice in the state.