APRN | Nurse Practitioner | Hospice & Palliative Care

About the role

Midland Care Connection's Hospice and Palliative Care program is dedicated to providing compassionate, holistic care to individuals living with serious or life-limiting illnesses. The Nurse Practitioner provides advanced clinical care to patients with an emphasis on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, diagnose and treat medical conditions, manage complex symptoms, prescribe medications, and develop or update individualized care plans
• Work closely with patients and families to understand goals of care, explain treatment options, and provide guidance throughout the hospice or palliative care journey
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team—including nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other care professionals—to ensure care is coordinated and aligned with each patient's wishes

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner/APRN license in the state of Kansas
• Current national board certification as a Nurse Practitioner through an approved certifying body
• Graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Current DEA registration and ability to prescribe medications
• Current BLS certification
• Experience providing direct patient care as a Nurse Practitioner
• Strong assessment, clinical decision-making, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary care team
• Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals with serious or life-limiting illnesses
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple patient needs while maintaining accurate clinical documentation

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in hospice, palliative care, geriatrics, oncology, or another setting caring for patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses
• Hospice and Palliative Medicine (HPM) certification or willingness to obtain it
• Experience with symptom management, pain management, and end-of-life care
• Experience discussing goals of care and advance care planning with patients and families
• Experience working within an interdisciplinary team
• Familiarity with Medicare hospice regulations and hospice eligibility requirements
• Experience providing care in patients' homes, long-term care facilities, or other community-based settings

Benefits

• Health insurance options for employees and dependents
• Dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA), with employer contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Personal and Taking Care of You Days
• Holiday pay (six holidays per year)
• 403(b) ERISA Retirement Plan, match provided
• Free group life and AD&D insurance of $20,000
• On-site education center to provide professional development and CEU credits
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and dependents
• Paid monthly volunteer time at non-profit organizations
• Uniform Allowance Program