Job Summary
The Acute Care Nurse Practitioner is responsible for delivering thorough hospice and palliative care in various environments, including inpatient facilities and community locations. The role emphasizes the importance of compassionate care for patients with serious illnesses.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive health assessments to evaluate patient conditions.
- Manage and alleviate symptoms effectively for optimal patient comfort.
- Perform eligibility evaluations for hospice and palliative care services.
- Engage in interdisciplinary meetings to collaborate on patient care strategies.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree from an accredited nursing or Physician Assistant program.
- Current licensure in the state of Illinois.
- Acute care certification for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) or relevant inpatient experience.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is mandatory.
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
