Hospice Nurse Practitioner
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Job Location:
Vincennes, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Where Youll Work
CommonSpirit Health at Home is part of an expansive health care network that is committed to providing better patient care with better outcomes where it is best received: at home. As a faith-based organization we are committed to finding new ways to improve the health of our patients and their families and the health of the communities we serve. Rooted in humankindness our ministry is at the heart of everything we do and can be seen in every patient we touch.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a Nurse Practitioner with CommonSpirit Health at Home youll provide face-to-face assessment services to patients to assist the Medical Director and team to determine each patients continuing eligibility for home care or hospice care. This role may involve providing services in various settings including the patients home a physicians office or an inpatient hospice facility. You will support our mission to exceed expectations in healthcare delivery guided by our values and commitment to customer service and our People First Behaviors.
Responsibilities:
- Supports CommonSpirit Health at Homes mission values strategic goals and high standards of customer service consistently living People First Behaviors.
- Adheres to the Corporate Compliance Program including confidentiality of HIPAA protected health information.
- Provides care following the plan of treatment and patient care plan to assist in the determination of hospice eligibility.
- Establishes a care plan for continued needs based on the client assessment.
- Reports changes in patient condition to appropriate personnel and the attending physician.
- Provides patient care education counseling medication advice instructions and follow-up to clients and other caregivers.
- Participates in coordination of services with other disciplines and community resources as needed.
- Evaluates and revises care plans/assessment sheets based on changes in patients and/or the environment.
- When providing private duty or staffing in a facility follows the sign-in procedure and the policies and procedures for that particular institution.
- Presents patient assessment information to the supervising physician.
- Performs appropriate emergency measures as deemed necessary.
- Assists with the development of educational programs in the hospice program for diverse age groups (i.e. infancy childhood adolescence adult and geriatric).
- Provides paraprofessional supervision as required by policy and regulations.
- Completes and submits all required documentation in a timely manner.
- Regulates and adjusts medications as indicated.
- Demonstrates sensitivity to patient and/or family needs customs or feelings.
- Participates in case conferences.
- Recognizes emergencies and has knowledge of emergency procedures.
- All other duties as assigned.
Benefits:
- Generous annual bonus opportunity based on company performance
- Excellent holiday and paid time off plans
- Medical dental and vision plans
- Tuition reimbursement for degree-seeking students
- Employer contribution to your 401(k)
Job Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Currently licensed to practice in the state serviced with a Masters in Nursing.
- At least 1 year of nursing experience.
- Must obtain and maintain current CPR Certification.
- Valid drivers license and auto insurance coverage according to the CommonSpirit Health at Home policy.
- Compliant with appropriate state certification/registration and CommonSpirit Health at Home requirements as necessary.
- One year of hospital nursing experience preferred.
At CommonSpirit Health at Home we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer promoting diversity equity and inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We value the unique contributions of all individuals including minorities protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Required Experience:
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