Hospice Nurse Practitioner (NP) - PRN

Overview

Sanctuary Hospice continues to grow and is currently hiring a Per Diem dedicated Hospice Nurse Practitioner to deliver exceptional patient care in and around Northern Cook and Lake Counties!

As a Hospice Nurse Practitioner with us, you'll play a vital role in providing comprehensive hospice care. Your responsibilities will include evaluating and assessing health histories, promoting health and well-being, diagnosing medical conditions, and managing health problems by developing personalized care plans. You'll collaborate closely with patients, families, and healthcare practitioners to ensure a holistic and supportive approach.

Who we are :

At Sanctuary, we take immense pride in being a premier provider of end-of-life care. Our mission-driven and patient-centric approach sets us apart, and we are rapidly expanding. We are looking for skilled individuals like you to be part of our journey as we continue to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Compassionate Medical Care : Provide comprehensive medical care, palliate, and manage terminal illnesses, ensuring strict compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act. All actions are performed under the supervision of a collaborating physician.
• Collaborate for Holistic Patient Care : Consult with the patient's attending physician, the hospice medical director, and other healthcare practitioners to assess eligibility for hospice care. Collaborate on ongoing care needs and medical management related to the patient's terminal condition.
• Coordinate and Oversee Patient Care : Review clinical information and seamlessly coordinate and oversee patient care in collaboration with the hospice interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners. Ensure a well-coordinated and patient-centric approach to care.
• Educate and Counsel : Engage in patient and family education and counseling. Address preventative care, medical problems, psychological issues, and spiritual concerns. Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to identify care goals and meet the total needs of patients and their families / caregivers.
• Recommendation for Certification and Recertification : Provide valuable input to the Hospice Medical Director by making recommendations regarding patient eligibility for initial certification and recertification for hospice care.
• Stay Informed and Compliant : Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current Medicare / Medicaid, state, and federal rules and regulations for hospice services. Ensure strict compliance to provide the highest quality of care.

Qualifications

Per Diem Nurse Practitioners are paid $150 per visit.