Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care

Overview

Deliver Compassion. Elevate Care. Empower Lives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Palliative Medical Director and care team to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered palliative care.
• Perform in-depth patient assessments, including physical, emotional, and psychosocial evaluations.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in partnership with patients and families.
• Manage and adjust treatment plans based on patient needs and progress.
• Prescribe medications (including controlled substances) and order diagnostic tests as permitted by state law.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in compliance with professional standards.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in evening/weekend call rotation as needed.
• Facilitate referrals for additional care services when appropriate.

About You

• Specialized Knowledge/Skills:
  • Excellent leadership, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong independent decision-making abilities and self-motivation.
  • Understanding of palliative medicine principles, home health, hospice care eligibility, and Medicare/Medicaid regulations.
  • Familiarity with the interdisciplinary care process.
  • Metes and mandatory continuing education requirements for Gentiva and licensing boards.
  • Proficient in point-of-care software and technology.
• Education/Experience:
  • Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing (or equivalent per state law).
  • Minimum two years’ Nurse Practitioner experience.
  • Specialty in Family or Adult Medicine preferred.
  • Experience with Part B billing.
• Licenses/Certifications/Agreements:
  • Current RN license and Nurse Practitioner certification/license as required by state law.
  • Collaborative agreement with supervising physician (or willingness to establish).
  • Part B Provider certification.
  • Federal DEA license and state DEA license (if required).
  • ACHPN certification in Hospice and Palliative Care preferred.

We Offer

• Benefits For All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem)
  • Competitive Pay
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • National & Local Recognition Programs
  • Teammate Assistance Fund
  • Additional Full-Time Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
  • Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
  • Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
  • Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
  • Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
  • Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)