Hospice Nurse Practitioner-Agnesian Healthcare-Fond du Lac, WI
Mount Vernon, Illinois, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Nurse Practitioner
Specialty Hospice/Palliative Medicine
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Location 54935, Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 4/27/24

SSM Health Agnesian Health Hospice team is searching for a full time (.8 ) Nurse Practitioner to our hospice team. This provider will support our hospice team by meeting with patients in their home, our Fond du lac Hospice Facility, Green Lake Hospice facility and Fond du Lac At Home Program. These visits assess appropriateness of care based on symptoms and diagnosis. Primary coverage area for in-home visits are centered in the greater Fond du lac area. Participation in bi-weekly interdisciplinary care plan meetings will be part of this role. Ideal candidate has experience practicing in palliative care or hospice environment.

  • Monday through Friday
  • In-home and hospice facility patient assessments for new and 3rd benefit period hospice needs
  • Focus on symptom and medication management
  • Educate staff with a variety of topics
  • Be a part of a collaborative team and assist as needed
  • Responsible to assist with urgent prescription needs

Benefits:

SSM Health provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits plans tailored to meet the healthcare needs of you and your family. The package also offers pre-tax savings incentives, a wellness program, and retirement plans such as 403(b), and 401(k). Moreover, SSM Health provides generous PTO that encourages a healthy work/life balance, as well as personal and professional growth and development opportunities.

Requirements:

  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Active and unrestricted WI license
  • Active and unrestricted DEA
  • Experience in palliative or hospice care strongly preferred

The Community:

Fond du lac, a thriving community of just over 43,000, is situated at the foot of Wisconsin's Lake Winnebago (a location that gives the city its French name), where recreational opportunities exist in abundance year-round. In addition to a high quality of life, affordable housing and community engagement opportunities, Fond du Lac is a one-hour drive to Milwaukee, Madison (the state capital) and Green Bay - Titletown USA. This puts the city at the center of the state's population concentration, an area with more than 3 million residents.

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