Description

 Northern Illinois Hospice is a trusted and growing agency. Founded in 1979, we were the first hospice agency in our region and one of the first 50 in the nation. We are looking for exceptional people to join our exceptional team. People who want to make a difference in the community and in the lives of others.

We are seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner with the highest standards of excellence, who seeks the opportunity to work for an employer that's the leader in patient-focused, team-based hospice care and committed to creating a culture of excellence.

The Hospice Advanced Practice Nurse will provide direct medical care as well as clinical direction and guidance to the hospice program and clinical staff to assure continuity of quality care and treatment of patients, and consults and collaborates with the patients' attending physicians, in collaboration with the Northern Illinois Hospice Medical Director. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides medical care, palliates and manages terminal illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of Northern Illinois Hospice Medical Director.
• Provides clinical direction and guidance to clinical supervisors and staff regarding the hospice program to foster the highest standards for quality and safety.
• Works in cooperation with the patient/family/caregiver and Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) to identify goals of care and to meet the needs of the patient and family/caregiver related to pain & symptom management.
• Fulfills the role of the primary care physician for the purpose of the hospice plan of care and admission when needed. (The Advanced Practice Nurse may not certify the terminal illness in the State of Illinois.)
• Completes the face-to-face requirement as requested prior to the third and subsequent hospice benefit periods to assess hospice eligibility based on the hospice Conditions of Participation. 
• Provides clinical information to the Northern Illinois Hospice Medical Director for interpretation for eligibility for hospice certification and recertification. 
• Communicates weekly visit schedule to supervisor and Clinical administrative assistant. 
• Completes, submits, and maintains all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner according to policy, including but not limited to assessment notes, visit notes, medical orders, travel and mileage logs and other documentation as requested.
• Educates patients, families and/or caregivers as to hospice care, symptom management, psychological management, and assists in addressing spiritual needs in collaboration with the IDG team to meet the total needs of the hospice patient. 
• Serves as a hospice and palliative care resource for attending and referring physicians. 
• Interacts with the primary care provider and consulting physicians as necessary regarding pain and symptom management issues, patient prognosis, and hospice interventions in collaboration with the Northern Illinois Hospice Medical Director.
• Serves as a nursing resource for consultation and education to the IDG, providing ongoing, informal education and regularly scheduled in services.
• Educates healthcare providers in the community on principles of hospice and palliative medicine.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected patient health information regarding disease, diagnosis, financials, or other information obtained during the course of employment.

Northern Illinois Hospice supports our employees' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. The expected base salary range for this role is $105,000 - $140,000. However, final base pay will be carefully determined based on several factors, including education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Additionally, this role may be eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits.

BENEFITS:

Comprehensive Benefits Package Access a well-rounded benefits package designed to support your well-being.

Choice of Medical Plans: Choose from two medical plans tailored to fit your unique healthcare needs.

Health & Wellness Accounts: Manage expenses with a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

Dental and Vision Insurance: Keep your smile bright and vision sharp with our dental and vision insurance options.

Company-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance: Gain peace of mind with fully covered basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. 

Company-Paid Disability Coverage: Stay protected with employer-paid short-term and long-term disability plans.

401(k) with Company Match: Build your future with Roth and Traditional 401(k) options, plus a company match every pay period.

Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy PTO that grows with your years of service.

Northern Illinois Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Northern Illinois Hospice, we believe diversity makes us better.

Northern Illinois Hospice is a drug free workplace.

 Education: 

• Master's degree in Nursing
• Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of Illinois. 
• Current Illinois Controlled Substance license and DEA license. 

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years Advanced Practice Nurse experience. 
• Minimum of one (1) year of hospice or palliative care preferred.
• Home care experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse preferred. 
• Certification in a specialist area preferred (e.g. Hospice and Palliative Nursing or Geriatrics) or achieved within first two years of employment.
• Joint Commission accreditation experience preferred.
• CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and current auto insurance coverage.

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