What are the responsibilities and job description for the Palliative Care / Hospice Nurse Practitioner position at Hospice of the Calumet Area?
Hospice of the Calumet Area is currently seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our new and growing palliative care team.
Provide comprehensive, quality palliative care in collaboration with the Palliative Care Medical Director, as well as evaluation of hospice patients as needed.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, other palliative care team members and/or attending physicians if applicable.
- Manage and order medications and treatments to alleviate pain and other distressing symptoms.
- Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and their families.
- Educate patients and families about illness progression and available treatment options.
- Coordinate with social workers and other healthcare professionals as needed to ensure holistic care.
- Facilitate advanced care planning and end-of-life discussions.
- Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to review and update patient care plans.
Experience/Education:
- Master of Nursing degree from an accredited university.
- Registered Nurse licensed in Indiana to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse; accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing (American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or American Nurse Credentialing Center) preferred.
- DEA license
- 2 – 4 years’ experience in palliative care and/or hospice preferred.
- Experience in advanced care planning and end-of-life care discussions.
Position is part-time, 20 hours per week
Expected hours: 20.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
License/Certification:
- RN (Required)
Work Location: On the road