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Hospice Nurse Practitioner

UP Health System Home Care & Hospice
Posted a month ago, valid for a month
Location

Escanaba, MI 49829, US

Salary

$31.25 - $37.5 per hour

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Contract type

Full Time

Wellness Program

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Sonic Summary

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  • We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner for a PRN position in hospice care at UPHS Home Care and Hospice in Escanaba, MI.
  • The role involves providing consultation in palliative care, symptom management, and supportive care for hospice patients, requiring a minimum of five years of nursing experience.
  • The position offers a competitive salary and emphasizes employee wellness programs, work-life balance, and continuing education opportunities.
  • Candidates must hold current certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist, along with CPR certification and a valid driver's license.
  • Preferred qualifications include a certification in Palliative Care ARNP and experience in oncology, hospice, geriatrics, or intensive care.

We are hiring for a Nurse Practitioner in hospice. This is a PRN position.Ā 

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ā€ÆAt UPHS Home Care and Hospice, in Escanaba, MI, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy theā€Æmeaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families,ā€Æeach other, and the communities we serveā€”it truly is all about helping people.ā€ÆĀ 

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We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!Ā 

  • employee wellness programsĀ 
  • flexibility for true work-life balanceā€ÆĀ 
  • continuing education & career growth opportunitiesĀ 
  • company-wide support & resources toā€Æhelp you achieve your goals.ā€ÆĀ 

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Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!Ā 

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Ā The Hospice Nurse Practitioner provides consultation in palliative care, symptom management and supportive care to meet the needs of the Hospice patient as requested by the referring physician.Ā 
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  • Makes face-to-face encounter visits within prescribed time limits to qualifying Hospice patients and reports clinical findings to the Hospice Medical DirectorĀ 
  • Consults with the Hospice Medical Director as needed, informs primary physician of recommended services, and collaborates with other physicians as needed.Ā 
  • Initiates and coordinates the plan of care. Documents problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice care. Collaborates with the patient/family, attending physician and other members of the IDG in providing patient and family care.Ā 
  • Instructs and supervises the patient/family in self-care techniques when appropriate.Ā 
  • Maintains accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition. Reports patient condition and any identified needs/issues to Administrator and Hospice Medical Director.Ā 

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Experience Requirements

  • Minimum of five years nursing experience; clinical nursing care in oncology, hospice, geriatrics, intensive care preferred.

Ā License Requirements

  • Current certification as a clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice.
  • Current certification by a national body such as ANCC, NBCHPN, or AANP.
  • Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.Ā 
  • Current CPR certification required.

License Desired

  • Palliative Care ARNP preferred.

Ā Skill Requirements

  • Knowledgeable regarding the interdisciplinary team concept.

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