Luminary Hospice · 4 months ago
Nurse Practitioner PRN
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expLuminary Hospice is a mission-driven organization focused on providing compassionate end-of-life care. They are seeking a PRN Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive hospice services, manage health conditions, and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure quality patient care.
Assisted LivingElder CareHome Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
Provides medical care, palliates, and manages terminal illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physician
Completes history and physical examinations by evaluating the patient's medical condition and health history, ordering and interpreting results from laboratory and diagnostic tests or procedures, diagnosing health conditions, and documenting the findings in the patient's medical record
Manages health conditions and terminal illnesses by developing an individualized plan of care, prescribing medications and / or treatments, obtaining consultations or making referrals and coordinating hospice care services
Completes the hospice face to face visit requirements prior to the third and subsequent hospice benefit periods to assess hospice eligibility based on the hospice conditions of participation and the local coverage determinations. Provides clinical information to the hospice medical director for interpretation for eligibility for hospice recertification
Makes recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for certification and recertification for hospice care
Reviews clinical information, coordinates and oversees patient care in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners
Assures that patient receives appropriate measures to control symptoms, through collaboration with interdisciplinary team members
Review and develop protocols for treatment and propose options for interventions based on the literature in collaboration with the collaborating physician
Consult the collaborating physician when the patient's plan of care is outside standardized practice and protocols
Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary group to create, review, and revise the patient's plan of care
Consult with the patient's attending physician, the hospice medical director, and other healthcare practitioners regarding the patient's eligibility for hospice care, ongoing care needs, and medical management related to the patient's terminal condition
Communicate with other community health practitioners to coordinate the plan of care
Attends and participates in hospice interdisciplinary group meetings
Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes, physical examination notes, assessment visit notes, medical orders, collaboration notes, and other documentation in the medical record
Educates/counsels patients, families, and/or caregivers as to preventative care, medical problems, psychological problems, and spiritual problems in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team to meet the total needs of patients
Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient
Assists the patient's family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care
Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group to identify the goals of care and meet the care needs of the patient and family/caregiver
Serves as a nursing resource for consultation and education to members of the interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners in the community
Establishes, builds, and nurtures relationships with staff and community referral sources to facilitate program growth
Maintains knowledge of and compliance with current Medicare/Medicaid, state/federal rules and regulations for hospice services
Ensures compliance with the Medicare conditions of participation and other state regulations governing the provision of healthcare
Compliance with all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements in accordance with federal, state, and organizational policies
Participates in organizational monitoring of the quality of medical services and quality improvement initiatives
Assumes responsibility for personal growth. Develops, maintains, and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance at seminars, and conferences and participation in continuing education and in-service classes
Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted assignments
Demonstrate knowledge in communication and counseling patients/families in dealing with end-of-life issues
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
Has a current DEA license
Current nursing licensure in State and CPR certification
Master's degree with a minimum of one (1) year of Nurse Practitioner experience and a minimum of one (1) year of hospice or palliative care experience
Accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by the
Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, mathematical skills; nursing skills per competency checklist
Prolonged or considerable walking or standing
Able to lift, position, and/or transfer patients
Able to lift supplies and equipment
Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or crouching
Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order
Preferred
Certification in a specialist area preferred; (e.g. Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN), Pediatrics, or Geriatrics)
Benefits
PRN roles are not eligible for benefits.
Company
Luminary Hospice
Our mission is to deliver personalized care that radiates compassion and preserves dignity for all that we are honored to serve on their end-of-life journey.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Andrew Hayek
Co-Founder & Board Director
Cory Roberts
Co-Founder and Board Director
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