Nurse Practitioner

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct palliative care, including comprehensive assessments, symptom management, and care planning in community settings
• Conduct history and physical exams, order and interpret diagnostics, and document findings accurately
• Develop and implement individualized care plans aligned with patient goals, values, and quality-of-life needs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, physicians, and caregivers to ensure coordinated and holistic care
• Facilitate advance care planning discussions, including goals of care and end-of-life decisions
• Support hospice services through face-to-face recertification visits and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Work a schedule of four (4) 10-hour days per week
• Participate in on-call rotation one week every six weeks (telephone only)
• No in-person visits required during on-call periods

Requirements

• Current RN license
• Graduate of accredited nursing program
• Master’s degree with 1+ year NP experience and 1+ year in hospice/palliative care
• State-required advanced practice nursing certification
• Specialty certification preferred (CHPN, Pediatrics, or Geriatrics)
• Valid driver’s license and insured, reliable vehicle

Qualifications

• Experience in community-based palliative care
• Knowledge of symptom management and care planning
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Skills

• Palliative care
• Symptom management
• Care planning
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Advance care planning

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Personal Time Off
• Holiday Paid