Hospice - Nurse Practitioner - PRN

Nurse Practitioner

PRN

Anew Hospice is Indiana owned and operated with Hoosier hospitality ingrained in everything we do.

We’re committed to providing compassionate care, clinical excellence and outstanding customer service to our patients and their families at the end of life.

Creating a positive experience through comfort and support is our number one priority.

Our team is growing! Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner to serve in Fort Wayne.

Job duties of this rewarding position include:

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) 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.

Provides hospice care through the evaluation and assessment of the health history, prescribing medications or treatments as requested and overseen by Hospice Medical Director.

Under the supervision of a Medical Director and/or Hospice physician, the nurse practitioner visits patients, 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.

Job Requirements


*  Hospice/Palliative Care Certification preferred.


* Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.


* Current nursing licensure in State and CPR certification.


* Master's degree with a minimum of (1) year Nurse Practitioner experience and a minimum of (1) year hospice or palliative care experience.


* Accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by State.


* Certification in a specialist area preferred; (e.g.

Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN), Pediatrics or Geriatrics).

 

We are Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran and other protected categories.

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