Hospice NP

About the job Hospice NP


Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines, Illinois is currently seeking a compassionate and experienced Hospice Nurse Practitioner to join our care team at Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group . This full-time, day-shift position is focused on delivering exceptional, patient-centered care to individuals and families facing advanced illness in a supportive, interdisciplinary setting.

Position Details

• Full-time, day-shift employment
• Provide comprehensive hospice and palliative care services
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and spiritual care providers
• Conduct patient assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Manage symptoms such as pain, anxiety, and shortness of breath
• Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding prognosis, treatment options, and end-of-life decisions
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation in compliance with regulatory standards

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner in the state of Illinois
• Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing preferred
• Strong communication, empathy, and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary care team

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• CME allowance
• Retirement plan
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $120,000-$125,000 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

About Prime Healthcare

Founded in 2001 by Dr. Prem Reddy, Prime Healthcare has emerged as one of the largest physician-led health systems in the United States. Our company includes 51 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations across 14 states. Eighteen hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity.

Prime Healthcare is proud to be named one of "Americas Greatest Workplaces" for 2024 by Newsweek and has been recognized among the nations top health systems by Truven Health Analytics. It is the only health system to receive the prestigious John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award in 2021 for addressing social determinants of health.