Nurse Practitioner

At Elara Caring we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals providing the Right Care at the Right Time in the Right Place.

Job Description:

Hospice Nurse Practitioner

PRN

Springfield IL

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care we need a Hospice Nurse Practitioner with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them If so apply today!

As a Hospice Nurse Practitioner youll contribute to our success in the following ways:

• Complete routine and emergency face-to-face recertification visits for hospice patients including admissions transfers and extended stays.
• Assess patient needs document findings and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to manage symptoms and support the Plan of Care.
• Provide bedside palliative care education and physical and emotional support to patients and families during periods of crisis.
• Triage patient needs based on acuity and help prevent avoidable hospitalizations by addressing care needs in the home.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records clinical documentation billing and coding in accordance with CMS and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director attending physicians branch leadership and interdisciplinary team to coordinate quality patient care.
• Provide training and continuing education to clinical staff to support effective hospice and palliative care.
• Assist in developing clinical practice guidelines and standards that promote high-quality palliative care.

What is Required

• Current licensure in the state of practice as a Nurse Practitioner and maintain such licensure in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
• Masters degree in nursing and certification through a national Nurse Practitioner Licensing board
• 1 years of clinical nursing experience
• Maintain active DEA certification if state allows prescription of controlled substances by APPs
• Ability to frequently lift push pull and support up to 50 pounds including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
• Must possess a valid drivers license maintain an acceptable driving record OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations
• 1 year post-graduate clinical nursing experience in the hospice and palliative care field preferred
• Prior experience in Family Medicine Geriatrics and psychiatry preferred

Whats in it for you

• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical dental and vision benefits including pet insurance
• 401(K) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staffand continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Paid time off paid holidays family and pet bereavement
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement.

* Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.

Equal Employment Opportunity: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited hired assigned and promoted without regard to race national origin religion age color sex sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process please submit a request via email at

Pay & Benefit Information: Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors including qualifications skills competencies and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.