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a contingent Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner mainly for Face to Face visits with Hospice patients

Part-Time Hospice Nurse Practitioner - Job Summary-Contingent

Role Overview

The Hospice Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides primary care under the supervision of the Hospice Medical Director, conducting face-to-face assessments for hospice patients in various settings. The NP collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to determine eligibility, manage pain and symptoms, and ensure care aligns with professional standards and regulations. The NP may also liaison with referral sources and provide consultation.

[Rebecca Cooper] Not sure where to add the part about On-Call or the frequency, Don stated that this can be brought up in the interview process? SO may want to remove.

10-20 hrs a week– typically 5-10 hours a week unless we get really busy then maybe 10-20

Supervision

Oversees RNs, LPNs, and Hospice Aides functionally

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct patient visits in homes or hospital settings. Conducts visits in patient homes, Skilled nursing and Assisted living Facilities, or hospital settings or virtual visits.

• Assess and document patient eligibility for hospice services.

• Collaborate with IDT, Medical Director, and Attending Physicians on care plans.

• Prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests within scope of practice.

• Educate patients/caregivers on hospice benefits and responsibilities.

• Participate in IDT meetings and adjust care plans as needed. May attend virtually if needed.

• Provide mentoring on hospice interventions and eligibility.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing; Nurse Practitioner certification/licensure.

• DEA License (as applicable); active medical staff membership at Trinity Hospital.

• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience (oncology, hospice, geriatrics preferred).

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and grief management skills.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Frequently lift, stand, and walk; occasionally position and lift patients.

• Adapt to frequent interruptions and changing work parameters.

• Travel to various work locations in all weather conditions.

Organizational Standards

• Adhere to the Code of Ethics and Compliance Program.

• Maintain a safe working environment for al

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran