Nurse Practitioner - NP - Hospice and Palliative Care

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At  SSM Health , we are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services. Our Southern IL region is actively seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) to care for patients in the community as part of our  Advanced Illness Management (AIM) program.  

Job Details:

• PRN - Flexible Hours - 20 - 30 hours per month (you determine schedule)
• NO call!
• Community-based program - build rapport with patients in an intimate setting
• Mileage reimbursement available
• Performing visits in a 2-week time frame to comply with the provided guideline
• Understanding of hospice and palliative environment experience in this environment is preferred.
• Enjoy  practicing autonomously with virtual support from a tight-knit team of a collaborating physician and peer APPs

Your Qualifications:

• Graduate of a nationally accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) Program
• Current NP licensure in Illinois 
• Ability to work autonomously
• Experience in palliative care, hospice, or geriatrics required

SSM Health values the unique contributions each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, medical specialty, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This position may also be eligible for incentive pay. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

With care delivery sites in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin, SSM Health provides convenient access to high-quality community-based services as well as world-class academic medicine, clinical trials, and research studies. The organization's footprint includes hospitals, physician offices, outpatient and virtual care services, senior care, comprehensive home care and hospice services, a fully transparent pharmacy benefit company, a health insurance company and an accountable care organization. As one of the largest employers in every community it serves, the organization's more than 40,000 team members and more than 15,000 providers are dedicated to fulfilling SSM Health's Mission: Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.

Southern Illinois is one of the hidden gems of the Midwest. With astonishing natural beauty, local and natural history, and communities with their own unique identities, there is so much to do and discover here. Experience ancient history at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, the nation's largest archaeological site, in Collinsville, IL or explore the historical hideout of notorious outlaws, such as Jesse James, at Cave-In-Rock, nestled in the Shawnee National Forest. Take in a day of the arts, dining or entertainment during one of Mt. Vernon's many festivals or a day of relaxation on the Southern Illinois Wine Trail. There are abundant hospitality and opportunities for those who call this unique region their home.  Watch this video to learn more about living and working in Southern Illinois with SSM Health.

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For the clinicians at SSM Health, being here means being part of a heartful heritage of healing. It?s an opportunity to further a caring legacy while advancing medicine with an esteemed organization that encourages collaboration, empowers innovation, supports growth, and seeks to elevate care for everyone we serve.