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First Health Hospice is seeking a Hospice Nurse Practitioner (NP) for their location in Illinois. This is a part-time position that will report to and work in conjunction with the Medical Director. The Hospice Nurse Practitioner will assist in bedside Face to Face encounters for our hospice patients and assist the clinical staff via phone for questions, consultation, and recommendations on care. A background in Hospice, Palliative Medicine, or Geriatrics is desired but not required.

Job Description: HOSPICE NURSE PRACTITIONER

The Nurse Practitioner is a registered professional nurse with advanced graduate education and clinical training who provides comprehensive hospice services in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act and under the supervision of a collaborating physician (Hospice Medical Director). They provide hospice care through the evaluation and assessment of the health history, health promotion, diagnosing medical conditions, management of health problems by directing and developing the plan of care, prescribing medications, or treatments, coordinating or collaborating with patients, families, and other healthcare practitioners. Under the supervision of a physician, the nurse practitioner visits patients, completes physical assessments, performs face-to-face assessments, and evaluates hospice eligibility as assigned in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team. The nurse practitioner builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the need of individuals and families within their homes and communities. Hospice Nurse Practitioner should have one to two years consistent patient care responsibilities including geriatrics, oncology, and terminal illness care. Previous hospice and/or home health experience is desired but not required.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

1. Provides medical care, palliates, and manages terminal illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physician (Medical Director).

2. Completes history and physical examinations, by evaluating the patient’s medical condition and health history, ordering and interpreting results from laboratory and diagnostic tests or procedures, diagnosing health conditions and documents the findings in the patient’s medical record.

3. Manages health conditions and terminal illnesses by developing an individualized plan of care, prescribing medications and/or treatments, obtaining consultations or making referrals and coordinating hospice care services.

4. Completes the hospice face to face visit requirements prior to the third and subsequent hospice benefit periods to assess hospice eligibility based on the hospice conditions of participation and the local coverage determinations. Provides clinical information to the hospice medical director for interpretation for eligibility for hospice recertification.

5. Makes recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for certification and recertification for hospice care.

6. Reviews clinical information, coordinates and oversees patient care in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners.

7. Assures that patient receives appropriate measures to control symptoms, through collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.

8. Reviews and develops protocols for treatment and proposes options for interventions based the literature in collaboration with the collaborating physician.

9. Consults the collaborating physician when the patient’s plan of care is outside standardized practice and protocols.

Position Qualifications:

1. Graduation form an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.

2. Current nursing licensure in Illinois and CPR certification.

3. Master’s degree with a minimum of (1) year Nurse Practitioner experience; a minimum of (1) year hospice or palliative care experience preferred.

4. Accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by state.

5. Certification in a specialist area preferred; (ex. Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN), Geriatrics)

6. Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, mathematical skills, nursing skills per competency checklist.

7. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.

8. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured and in accordance with state and First Health’s requirements and is in good working order.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible schedule.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Supportive work environment with a collaborative interdisciplinary team dedicated to providing high-quality end-of-life care.

Pay: $100-125 per visit

Expectation: 5 -10 visits per month

Job Type: Part-time/Per Diem

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine
• Oncology

Schedule: Day shift

Pay: $80.00 - $125.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine
• Oncology
• Wound Care

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Work setting:

• Hospice

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Licensed Nurse Practitioner (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Oak Brook, IL (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road