Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Where
Stillwater Hospice
Fort Wayne, IN, United States
Description
Join our team at Stillwater Hospice!
At Stillwater Hospice, we foster and support growth, teamwork, and good work-life balance among all staff.
We offer competitive wages and benefits in our team-forward, positive care environment. We look forward to talking to you today about joining our team!
Compensation is based on total years of experience in previous clinical roles.
In this role, you'll care for patients in the Stillwater Hospice Service Area.
You will work in a Hospital-based Palliative APRN role working Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day
We pride ourselves on promoting an Excellent Work/Life Balance and providing Excellent Employee Benefits.
POSITION TITLE: ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE (APRN)
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Chief Clinical Officer
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
Works in collaboration with the agency medical director and other team members to deliver hospice and palliative care services to patients and families under the direction of the COO. Provides consultation in palliative care, symptom management, and supportive care to meet patients' needs. Facilitates clarification of patient and family goals of care. Capable of performing face-to-face visits for Hospice Patients as outlined in the Medicare Hospice guidelines for recertification.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of an accredited college with a Master of Science or Doctorate degree in Nursing Practice.
Current license to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) in the state of Indiana with prescriptive authority, which includes Indiana controlled substances registration and a federal Drug Enforcement Administration registration.
Minimum of 5 years nursing experience; clinical nursing care in hospice, palliative care, oncology, geriatrics, and/or intensive care preferred.
Motor vehicle operator’s license; access to an automobile with current automobile insurance coverage.
Ability to safely perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the health and/or safety of themselves or to others in the workplace.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Performs bedside palliative care, including patient evaluation for hospice eligibility.
Assists with diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic health conditions.
Prescribes medications, including controlled substances, to the extent delegated and allowed under licensure as an APRN in the state of Indiana and federal DEA registration.
Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory and radiology tests within the scope of professional practice.
Orders treatments, supplies, and medical equipment as indicated within the scope of professional practice.
Performs other therapeutic or corrective measures as indicated within the scope of professional practice.
Works under a collaborative agreement with the Hospice Medical Director.
Prepare and promptly submit all necessary documentation verifying services provided, including clinical notes, scheduling, patient evaluations, and related records, in line with Agency policies and procedures. This documentation will be entered into and maintained in the patient's medical record.
Manage all prescription and prior authorization requirements for their assigned palliative care patients.
Complies with applicable laws and regulations with respect to the role of APRN.
Educates staff, volunteers, and the community on all aspects of hospice and palliative care.
Adheres to and implements policies in all work-related situations.
Meets productivity standards as outlined and reviewed annually.
Attends and participates in palliative care team meetings.
Works in a cooperative relationship with other Agency personnel.
Seeks appropriate clinical supervision.
Assumes responsibility for continued personal growth and development. Seeks educational opportunities to improve clinical practice and participate in in-service programs.
Adheres to Stillwater Hospice privacy practices as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices.
Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL FUNCTIONS:
Must have visual and hearing ability to comprehend written and verbal communication- Constant.
Must be able to engage in clear, concise verbal/nonverbal communication- Constant.
Lifting: Transfer patients into positions for appropriate examination and care - Occasional to Frequent.
Carrying: Personal hygiene supplies to and from the bathroom to the patient – Occasional, Linen for short distances - Occasional.
Pushing/pulling/reaching: Readjust patient in bed - Occasional.
Standing: While performing patient care - Frequent to Constant.
Sitting: While driving to and from the patient’s home - Frequent.
Climbing: - Occasional to Frequent. Must be able to climb a minimum of three (3) flights of stairs.
Balancing: Needed for normal ambulation, climbing stairs, and for reaching - Occasional to Frequent.
Stooping/kneeling/crouching/bending: To perform patient care - Frequent.
Handling objects, i.e., soap, shampoo, toothbrush, comb, dressing - Occasional.
Fingering: Pen, patient documents - Occasional to Frequent.
Opening: Bottles and jars – Occasional to Frequent.
Talking: To communicate with patients and family, and to communicate with supervisors and coworkers - Frequent.
Hearing: To communicate with patients, coworkers, patients’ family, and supervisor -Frequent to Constant.
Seeing: Constant. The ability to discriminate colors.
Must have the ability to remain calm in occasional emergency situations.
Recognizes emergencies and has knowledge of emergency procedures, according to Agency policy.
ESSENTIAL HAZARDOUS PHYSICAL EXPOSURES:
Potential threat of physical violence to self. (Security personnel available upon request.)
Potential exposure to environmental pollutants.
Potential exposure to infectious diseases, needle sticks, blood and body fluids, and hazardous waste.
Potential exposure to variable temperatures in the working environment.
CHEMICAL OR HAZARDOUS PHYSICAL EXPOSURES:
Potential exposure to substances within the office environment, including copy machine toner, VDT emissions, and cleaning.
Potential exposure to chemical/cleaning substances in the patient’s home environment.
ESSENTIAL PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
Standard precautions will be consistently used for all patients. Protective clothing and equipment are provided by the employer at no cost to the employee.
Seat belts must be worn when traveling during working hours, per state law.
OTHER SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Must be willing to accept assignments without regard to location, socioeconomic environment, disease, or ethnic origin.
Must exhibit dependability in areas such as attendance, tardiness, and timely performance of duties.
Apply
Attn: Jon Tyler
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (260) 435-3298