Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care
Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care
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WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a fulltime Nurse Practitioner with Palliative Care experience for an Inpatient and Outpatient position to join our team at Franciscan Health Michigan City to meet the growing demands for Hospice and Palliative Care services.
WHAT WE NEED:
Ideal candidate will have past Palliative or Home Health Care experience with a focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction. Candidate will display exceptional interpersonal skills and desire to develop strong ties with the community and existing medical staff. Provider will need to work collaboratively with physician to coordinate and deliver the highest quality of patient care.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
- Clinic hours: Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
- Flexible fulltime schedule
- Average outpatient volume: 12 patients per week
- Average inpatient volume: 6 patients per day
- Inpatient followups and new consultations
- Will clarify care planning with patients family
- Telehealth offered
- Certification as a Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN) is preferred
- Eligibility to become certified within 2 years is required
WHO WE ARE:
Franciscan Health is a nonprofit health care ministry with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana and Illinois. Franciscan is known for our mission of caring. Our values of Respect for Life; Fidelity to Our Mission; Compassionate Concern; Joyful Service; and Christian Stewardship extend to our employees and patients.
With 12 hospital ministries Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the Midwest. Franciscan Health includes over 1000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. Franciscan providers enjoy a team approach to care.Of our 260 locations many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence.
WHAT WE OFFER:
At Franciscan Physician Network we strive to create a flexible and realistic worklife balance for our providers. Full and parttime opportunities are offered with benefits which could include:
- Competitive compensation including income guarantee with bonus incentives
- Generous recruitment bonus program including relocation allowance; commencement and retention packages
- Paid malpractice
- 27 days of Allowed Time Off plus five additional paid days for CME with annual stipend
- Full benefits package including health life dental vision and legal insurance
- Retirement options including 403(b) 457(b) 401(a)
- Short and LongTerm Own Occupation Disability
- Leadership development through board and committee opportunities
MORE INFORMATION:
For more information please contact Physician and Provider Services Team at or.
WHERE WE LIVE:
Nestled along the shores of Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes National Park Michigan City merges the best of smalltown friendliness with easy access to Chicago less than 60 miles away. Known for its miles of waterfront beaches and property you can live in amenity rich communities where affordable living options abound. Stroll along the freshwater beaches harbors and lighthouses or immerse yourself in water sports. The area boasts four beautiful seasons and yearround recreational activities such as camping hiking and biking awardwining breweries and wineries a charming lakeside zoo art festivals casino and outlet shopping mall.
Qualifications:
- Masters Degree Required
- Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Nationally Recognized Certification Required
- Basic Life Support Program (BLS) American Heart Association Required
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local state or Federal law.
Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.
Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Employment Type
Full-Time
