Hospice & Palliative Care APP

About the role

McLeod Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join McLeod Palliative Care Services. This community-based role provides compassionate care to patients with serious chronic and life-limiting illnesses through symptom management, advance care planning, and care coordination. We are seeking a provider who resides in or is willing to relocate to the Horry County area, where a significant portion of our patient population receives care.

Responsibilities

• Conducting patient assessments
• Managing complex symptoms
• Facilitating goals-of-care discussions
• Evaluating hospice eligibility
• Coordinating care across the healthcare continuum
• Serving primarily patients in Horry County while supporting regional patient care needs as appropriate
• Joining an established team of 3 physicians, 8 nurse practitioners, 5 RN care managers, 1 social worker, and dedicated administrative support

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Board certified and/or eligible for South Carolina licensure
• Minimum of two years of advanced practice experience required

Skills

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience in hospice, palliative care, geriatrics, home health, oncology, or chronic disease management strongly preferred

Benefits

• 100% outpatient, community-based practice with home-based patient visits
• Average of 4-6 patient visits per day
• Structured onboarding program with ongoing mentorship and clinical support
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment
• Opportunity to practice autonomously while supported by a highly experienced palliative care team
• No call responsibilities

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM