We are seeking a compassionate Per Diem Nurse Practitioner to join our Hospice Team in Bloomington, IN!

IU Health palliative care is focused on improving quality of life while dealing with a serious illness and providing personalized care that is focused on the patient, not just their disease, supporting care goals through pain and symptom management, spiritual and psychosocial counseling and assistance in advance care planning. We aim to support the patient and their loved ones.

Position Details:

• Supplemental, Per Diem
  • Primarily day shift / weekend support
• Patient volume - approximately 8/day.
• 90% Inpatient / 10% outpatient
• Practice at the Bloomington Hospice House with 1 physician and 1 other APP
  • Unique opportunity at a 12-bed Hospice Inpatient Unit

Key Responsibilities:

• End of life care, medication management, and symptom control.
• Complete COTI, face to face documentation, place orders for hospice medications/care.
• Round with inpatient Hospice team and families/patients.

Qualifications:

• Must hold either AGNP, FNP or PMHNP certifications
• APP Experience in Palliative, Gerontology, or Hospice Care highly preferred
• Open to new graduates
  • If new graduate, RN experience in Hospice/Palliative Care is required

Community Overview

Bloomington, Indiana is a progressive college town with the perfect blend of charm and culture. Residents enjoy the city's dynamic energy, spectacular scenery, outdoor adventure, and world-class educational opportunities.

• Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the best counties to live in America (amongst the best counties in the U.S. for families and young professionals, and as the best county in the state for outdoor activities)
• Vibrant downtown: arts, theaters, museums, and a thriving music scene
• Close proximity to top-ranked Indianapolis International Airport, voted "Best Airport in North America" twelve consecutive years
• Home of Big Ten conference member Indiana University, as well as highly-rated schools (ranked by Niche as the number two Indiana county for public schools in 2023)
• Lively nightlife, award-winning wineries and distilleries, shopping, and unique dining (including global cuisine)
• Home to Indiana's only national forest, the largest state park in Indiana (Brown County State Park) and Lake Monroe
• Active lifestyle, including an urban biking trail, camping, caverns, boating, hiking, golfing, fishing, horseback riding, and skiing
• 45 minutes to Indianapolis and 90 minutes to Louisville

Client Overview

IU Health Southern Indiana Physicians providers deliver care in 11 counties in South Central Indiana. The group covers a patient base of just under 500,000 and employs around 500 providers. The region is home to three hospitals and one ambulatory care center, and offers a comprehensive continuum of services ranging from cancer care to cardiovascular healthcare to women and children's services.

IU Health Southern Indiana Physicians is part of Indiana’s most comprehensive healthcare system (ranked No. 1 in the state by U.S News & World Report). Our unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, one of the nation’s leading medical schools, gives patients access to innovative treatments and therapies.

At IU Health, we are committed to advancing a culture where all people can come together while we work to equitably improve the health of all Hoosiers. Working together, our health system fosters an environment in which differences are respected and valued.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Hospital Overview

The new IU Health Bloomington Hospital and Regional Academic Health Center opened in December 2021. The facility offers a personalized approach to inpatient services (including intensive care, complex surgeries and comprehensive obstetrics and gynecology services), outpatient services with leading-edge diagnostic testing, flexible space in the emergency department for post-care observation, a dedicated trauma center and a cancer infusion center.

At the same time, the facility strengthens healthcare education by providing space for collaboration and coordination of care and teaching. Students and trainees frequently come to the hospital side of the facility for clinical experiences.

Indiana University Health, Indiana University Health Physicians and Indiana University School of Medicine are EOE/AA Employers, M/F/D.