Palliative Nurse Practitioner - Lafayette Indiana

Description

Job description

Have you imagined yourself being an integral part of something special from the ground up? Do you thrive off flexibility, creativity, and positivity? Do you possess the charisma, character, and drive to lead the development and growth of a new hospice and palliative care organization in your community? Do you like to shoot for the stars? Reach out today and let’s dream big together!

Paradigm Health is bringing our award winning and employee first culture to Fort Wayne! For each of the past three years we have been awarded a Top Workplace in Indianapolis and now we are looking to add superstars to our team in your area. This exciting opportunity is best filled by someone with strong servant leadership skills, positive attitude, and healthy ambition that can fill many roles. This unique opportunity will allow you to grow your career by entering on the ground level at a successful and caring organization. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Position Details:

• Part-time
• Schedule: 2-3 days per week (16-24 hours)
• Available territory openings: Lafayette Indiana and surrounding communities

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Mileage reimbursement (currently .50 cents per mile)
• Excellent PTO program 
• Every Friday is payday!
• Paid holidays even your birthday!
• 401k match program
• Paid life insurance
• GREAT TEAM ENVIRONMENT (Ask to see our staff satisfaction survey comments from our annual survey where we had 100% participation!)

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Provides comprehensive clinical patient care through interviewing, examining and treating in order to meet their health and wellness needs
• Prescribes appropriate medical treatment and clinical medications for patients and orders studies, tests and ancillary care services as required
• Follows all established rules and guidelines of evidenced based care and best clinical practice
• Practices in a collaborative fashion consistent with the concept of a patient centered medical home
• Documents all services in electronic patient medical record
• Regularly reviews chronic medical conditions that require ongoing medical attention
• Educates patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families
• Demonstrates exceptional and effective collaborative partnership and communication style with both patients and staff
• Consults/collaborates with Physician as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues
• Participates in quality improvement, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by Paradigm Health
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulation

Skills:

• Excellent bedside manner with solid customer-oriented presentation skills
• High attention to detail
• Passion for prevention and wellness
• Requires excellent organizational, analytical and time management skills
• Ability to follow well-defined instructions and comply with regulations, standards and procedures
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with Team Members, patients, physicians, and Customers
• Ability to interact with others in a calm, friendly and caring manner
• Active listening skills and empathy toward others
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient computer skills

Credentials:

• Active State License
• NPI # required
• DEA required
• PTAN # (Independent Provider preferred but not necessary)

Statement:

It is the policy of Paradigm Health to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, or physical or mental disability, or as otherwise required by an applicable local or state law. Paradigm Health is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity.