Contingent Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Employment Type: Part time

Description: Contingent - As Needed Basis

• Makes visits to clients in their place of residence and/or in hospital setting
• Consistently and accurately assesses clients at admission, at required time points, and as needed, utilizing appropriate standardized documentation. Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of clients through interview, health history review, physical examination, and, when appropriate, diagnostic studies.
• Evaluates clients for ongoing eligibility for hospice services by reviewing IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) plan of care, documentation and diagnostic data, and through collaboration with the Medical Director and client’s Attending Physician.
• Support On-Call MD/NP duties.

• Graduate of an approved Nursing education program
• Master’s Degree in nursing
• Certified/licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in state of Ohio
• DEA License in Ohio if required
• Must have full (non-restricted) primary active medical staff membership at local Trinity Hospital, and remain in good standing with appropriate clinical privileges
• In good standing/able to participate in the Medicare & Medicaid programs
• Minimum of 5 years nursing experience; clinical nursing care in oncology, hospice, geriatrics, intensive care preferred
• Exhibits strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a special emphasis on grief/loss management.
• Must have current Driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work site.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate commitment to the mission and Organizational Code of Ethics, and adhere to the Compliance Program.

• 403b with matching contribution
• Mileage reimbursement

Mount Carmel Hospice provides compassionate, exceptional care where people are most comfortable:  are the area's most comprehensive home care provider with trusted quality of care. With new strategy, vision and technology, we are growing and shaping the future of healthcare!

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.