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Job description
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Near North Chicago, IL
Overview:
Our hospice agency near North Chicago is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide advanced clinical care to hospice patients, focusing on pain and symptom management, palliative care planning, and support through end-of-life transitions. This full-time role offers a flexible schedule and comprehensive benefits.
Position Offers:
Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Flexible as long as 25 visits are completed weekly
Competitive salary: $97 000 per year (DOE)
Gas card, cell phone, and Chromebook provided
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Productivity bonus
Malpractice coverage
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments of hospice patients in home and community-based settings, including physical, psychosocial, and spiritual evaluations
Develop, implement, and adjust individualized palliative and end-of-life care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
Manage pain and complex symptoms through medication prescribing, titration, and non-pharmacologic interventions
Round on the inpatient unit (IPU) based on census
Provide ongoing patient and family counseling, education, and support regarding disease progression, prognosis, and care options
Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other team members, participating in case conferences and quality improvement activities
Document all assessments, interventions, and care plans in the EHR, ensuring compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, and Illinois state hospice regulations
Participate in a monthly weekend on-call rotation, including inpatient rounding
Qualifications:
Current Nurse Practitioner licensure in Illinois, APRN preferred
Active Controlled Substance (CS) and DEA registration required
Must be credentialed with Medicare, Medicaid, and major private insurance plans
Prior experience in palliative care strongly preferred
Experience providing care to patients with serious or complex illnesses preferred
Willingness to travel regularly throughout the service area
Why Join Us:
Join a hospice team where your advanced clinical skills directly support patient comfort and family experience during end-of-life care, backed by strong benefits and a collaborative interdisciplinary team.
Canisha Brady
JOB-11850
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