What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Nurse Practitioner - PRN position at MI_THHS Trinity Home Health Services?
Employment Type: Part time Shift: Description: Per diem - Hospice Nurse Practitioner Provide one-to-one, compassionate care and love your job MercyOne provides compassionate, exceptional care where people are most comfortable: at home. We are the area's most comprehensive home care provider with trusted quality of care. With new strategy, vision and technology, we are growing and shaping the future of healthcare! Hospice Nurse Practitioner position summary - per diem The Hospice Nurse Practitioner serves as a primary level care provider under the clinical supervision of the Hospice Medical Director. Provides face-to-face assessments of hospice patients in a variety of settings under all levels of hospice care. Collaborates with the members of the Interdisciplinary Team to assess client eligibility for hospice and provide interventions as required for pain and symptom management. Demonstrates expertise in patient care. May serve as a liaison with other hospice referral sources, providing consultation when necessary. Will maintain high standards of integrity and business ethics and provide all patient care in accordance with current professional standards of practice and regulatory requirements. Minimal Qualifications: Graduate of an approved Nursing education program; Masters degree in Nursing Certified/licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in state of Iowa Must have full (non-restricted) primary active medical staff membership at local Trinity Hospital, and remain in good standing with appropriate clinical privileges DEA License in Iowa In good standing/able to participate in the Medicare & Medicaid programs Five years nursing experience; advanced practice preferred. Clinical experience in Palliative Care, Hospice, Geriatrics, Oncology, Internal Medicine preferred Exhibits strong communication and interpersonal skills Must have current Driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work site. Ability to consistently demonstrate commitment to the mission and Organizational Code of Ethics, and adhere to the Compliance Program Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.