Hospice of the Midwest
OverviewA nurse practitioner helps with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations. They perform independently or as part of a treatment team. They educate patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments, conduct physicals, order tests and serve as a patient's primary healthcare provider. Join a team of passionate and caring clinicians who make a difference in people's lives. Our nursing group focuses on compassion and meeting the needs of our clients in a variety of settings such as Home Health, Hospice, Residential and Private Duty. If your passion is outstanding patient care coupled with a desire to help others live their best life, then come work for us. Apply today!
Responsibilities Facilitate new patient consultation and health history reviewPerform physical examinations and screenings of patientsOrder and administer tests including bloodworkReview and interpret test resultsDiagnose health problemsDetect changes in patient conditionAdminister medicationsOperate medical equipmentRecommend further treatment options or future appointments if neededProvide referrals to other practitioners when necessaryProvide after-care/ongoing care information and resources to patients Ensure patient records are kept up to date including test results, immunizations, condition changes, etc.Deliver quality, physician-level care while complying with company policies, safety regulations, and productivity metricsAll other duties as assigned QualificationsEducation:
Master's degree in nursing Current state nurse practitioner license required5+ years nursing experience requiredQualifications:
Strong knowledge base of HIPAA and OSHA requiredStrong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and writtenPatient, compassionate natureAbility to operate as part of a team, alongside physicians and other medical staffProficiency in medical instruments and equipmentProficiency in computer-based data management programs and information systems preferredPrescriptive authorization requiredWork Requirements:
Active unrestricted license to practice in stateCertificate/license as a Nurse Practitioner to meet individual state practice actCurrent DEA registration if applicable About our Line of Business At Hospice of the Midwest, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. As part of the BrightSpring Health Services family of brands, Hospice of the Midwest is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have some of the best and brightest individuals in the health care industry on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information about Hospice of the Midwest, please visit hospiceofthemidwest.com. Follow us on Facebook.