Per Diem Hospice and Palliative Nurse Practitioner

Per Diem Hospice and Palliative Nurse Practitioner

We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our hospice and palliative care program. The ideal candidate holds a Michigan license and is dedicated to providing high‑quality, patient‑centered care.

• Current unrestricted Nurse Practitioner in Michigan (required)
• Minimum of one year experience in a Medicare‑certified home health or hospice agency (preferred)
• Demonstrated knowledge of home health nursing, hospice, and/or outpatient services (preferred)
• Willingness to meet the agency need to support hospice Medical Director/designee
• Understanding of performance improvement with the ability to communicate and operationalize initiatives at the departmental and organizational level
• Excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment, effective organization, prioritization, and follow‑through; attention to detail, tact, dependability, emotional intelligence; ability to maintain confidentiality and promote positive, constructive relationships with communication and collaboration at all levels (required)
• Positive, professional interpersonal skills (required)
• Meets health requirements demanded of all clinical/field staff who provide service through the agency

• Perform routine and urgent assessments; available PRN/Part Time
• Conduct medical evaluations of predominantly elderly, frail, seriously ill patients in their home environment
• Order, perform, and interpret laboratory and radiology tests within scope of practice to assess patient’s clinical problems and health‑care needs
• Prescribe medications including controlled substances to the extent delegated and licensed
• Order treatments and durable medical equipment as indicated
• Perform other therapeutic measures as indicated
• Assist patients and families in identifying goals of treatment and ongoing plans of care at every visit; communicate these goals among the Interdisciplinary Team
• Consult with palliative care physician or designee as needed; inform primary physician of services provided and collaborate with other physicians as necessary
• Assist in all facets of care coordination for palliative care referrals
• Prepare and maintain accurate patient records, charts, and documents to support sound medical practice and reimbursement for services provided
• Ensure continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patient and other members of the multidisciplinary care team or with other specialty areas
• Participate in Quality Assurance activities and committees related to Nurse Practitioner scope of practice and policies/procedures
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations with respect to Collaborative Agreements
• Provide training and ongoing education and onboarding support for staff
• Define goals for professional growth and participate actively in professional activities and organizations
• Engage in active and frequent self‑care activities for personal and professional growth and longevity
• Adhere to the practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff, and the Organization
• Collaborate and communicate with Medical Director, attending physician, hospital staff, and Interdisciplinary Team; participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings bi‑weekly
• Collaborate/communicate with Interdisciplinary Team to meet patient needs for clinical and psycho‑social interventions; assist in identifying the need for intervention of other members; effectively communicate patient and family needs to the Team
• Complete and submit required clinical documentation within 24 hours of visit completion
• Educate patient and caregiver regarding:
  • Care of patient
  • Disease process
  • Goal setting
  • Symptom control
  • Treatment options
  • Prognosis
  • Advance Care Planning
• Supervise nurse trainees, including graduate and advanced practice nurses in field placements
• Must be able to operate an automobile/has access to personal transportation
• Able to lift/transfer/push/pull up to 100 pounds infrequently using assistive techniques and devices appropriate to manage the task
• Must be able to complete multi‑tasks and meet multi‑deadlines
• Proactively promote census growth and seek to offer care that meets the unmet diverse needs of the community
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Entry level

• Part-time

• Health Care Provider

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