Hospice Nurse Practitioner

**Job Overview**

Join our compassionate team as a Hospice Nurse Practitioner, where you will play a vital role in providing specialized palliative and end-of-life care to patients facing serious illnesses. This energetic and patient-centered position offers the opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, comfort-focused care that enhances quality of life. As a key provider in hospice services, you will utilize your advanced clinical skills to assess, manage, and support patients and their families during challenging times, ensuring dignity, respect, and compassionate treatment at every stage.

**Responsibilities**

* Conduct comprehensive patient assessments including vital signs, physical examinations, and symptom evaluations to develop individualized care plans.
* Manage complex symptom control such as pain management, dyspnea, nausea, and other distressing conditions using appropriate medications and interventions.
* Collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals across disciplines to coordinate care, including physicians, social workers, chaplains, and home health staff.
* Prescribe medications within the scope of practice while adhering to DEA regulations and hospice guidelines.
* Provide education and emotional support to patients and families about disease progression, treatment options, and advance directives.
* Document all patient interactions accurately in electronic health records (EHR/EHR systems) ensuring compliance with HIPAA and medical documentation standards.
* Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings for case management, discharge planning, and quality improvement initiatives.

**Requirements**

* Current Nurse Practitioner license with certification in hospice & palliative medicine or related specialty.
* Proven experience in hospice or palliative care settings with a strong understanding of end-of-life issues.
* Critical care experience or ICU background preferred for managing complex symptom control.
* Proficiency with EMR systems such as Epic or eClinicalWorks; familiarity with Athenahealth is a plus.
* Knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, pharmacology related to pain management and symptom control.
* Ability to perform clinical procedures including IV infusion, catheterization, suturing, sterile technique, and specimen collection.
* Excellent client communication skills with a compassionate approach to patient care; experience working with diverse populations including pediatrics and geriatrics highly valued.

Join us in making a meaningful difference by providing exceptional hospice care that prioritizes comfort, dignity, and compassion for every patient we serve!

Pay: $85,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

* 401(k) matching
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person