Advanced Nurse Practitioner, PRN, Palliative Care,Hospital focus

VISITING NURSE dba Stillwater Hospice•Fort Wayne, IN

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Works in collaboration with the agency medical director and other team members to deliver hospice and palliative care services to patients and families under the direction of the COO. Provides consultation in palliative care, symptom management, and supportive care to meet patients' needs. Facilitates clarification of the patient's and family's goals of care. Capable of performing face-to-face visits for Hospice Patients as outlined in the Medicare Hospice guidelines for recertification.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited college with a Master of Science or Doctorate degree in Nursing Practice.
Current license to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) in the state of Indiana with prescriptive authority, which includes Indiana controlled substances registration and a federal Drug Enforcement Administration registration.
Minimum of 5 years nursing experience; clinical nursing care in hospice, palliative care, oncology, geriatrics, and/or intensive care preferred.
Motor vehicle operator’s license; access to an automobile with current automobile insurance coverage.
Ability to safely perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the health and/or safety of themselves or to others in the workplace.

Responsibilities

Performs bedside palliative care, including patient evaluation for hospice eligibility.
Assists with diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic health conditions.
Prescribes medications, including controlled substances, to the extent delegated and allowed under licensure as an APRN in the state of Indiana and federal DEA registration.
Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory and radiology tests within the scope of professional practice.
Orders treatments, supplies, and medical equipment as indicated within the scope of professional practice.
Performs other therapeutic or corrective measures as indicated within the scope of professional practice.
Works under a collaborative agreement with the Hospice Medical Director.
Prepare and promptly submit all necessary documentation verifying services provided, including clinical notes, scheduling, patient evaluations, and related records, in line with Agency policies and procedures. This documentation will be entered into and maintained in the patient's medical record.
Manage all prescription and prior authorization requirements for their assigned palliative care patients.
Complies with applicable laws and regulations with respect to the role of APRN.
Educates staff, volunteers, and the community on all aspects of hospice and palliative care.
Adheres to and implements policies in all work-related situations.
Meets productivity standards as outlined and reviewed annually.
Attends and participates in palliative care team meetings.
Works in a cooperative relationship with other Agency personnel.
Seeks appropriate clinical supervision.
Assumes responsibility for continued personal growth and development. Seeks educational opportunities to improve clinical practice and participate in in-service programs.
Adheres to Stillwater Hospice privacy practices as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices.
Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

403b Retirement Plan for all employees with no cost access to a Financial Advisor and a strong Company Match for full-time employees.
Shift Incentive Pay, Performance Incentives, & Mileage Reimbursement.
Company-provided Uniform allowance.
A Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) program for Employees & Family household members.
New hire referral Finder's Bonus.
Free employee access to the services and programs at the Peggy F. Murphy Community Grief Center.
A newly remodeled, modern Inpatient Unit.
Newly built Staff Respite Room in the Hospice Home IPU.
Multiple employee engagement events per year: Wellness/Health Events, Quarterly Employee Benefit Fairs, Organization picnics, and Organization holiday events.
A strong commitment to promoting and advancing employees from within the organization.
The campus is connected to the Fort Wayne Trails system.
Discounts at the YMCA (multiple included, not just Allen County).