Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Salo, Inc Career Site

$90K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current license as Advanced Practice Nurse (NP) and Registered Nurse (RN) in the applicable state
  • Controlled Substance license
  • Preferred experience in hospice or palliative care
  • Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

  • Perform bedside palliative care evaluations for patients and families
  • Assist with diagnosing, treating, and managing acute and chronic health conditions
  • Consult with palliative care physicians and inform primary physicians about services
  • Prescribe medications, including controlled substances as permitted
  • Prepare and maintain accurate patient records and documentation for medical practice

Benefits

  • Supportive patient-centric approach prioritizing care and dignity
  • Strong focus on quality improvement and timely responses to patient needs
  • Opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through diverse cases
  • Team-oriented environment aimed at providing compassionate support to patients and families
Full Job Description
Description

As a Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) you will be called to care when you're needed most. As part of Interim HealthCare, you'll support a full range of patient services to bring comfort and dignity to our clients.

As a Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) you will:
  • Perform bedside palliative care patient/family evaluation and assist with diagnosis, treatment and management of acute and chronic health conditions
  • Consult with palliative care physician or designees as needed, inform primary physician of services provided and collaborate with other physicians as needed
  • Prescribe medications including controlled substances to the extent delegated and licensed
  • Prepare and maintain accurate patient records, charts and documents to support sound medical practice and reimbursement for services provided

To qualify to be Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) with us, you will need:
  • Licensure: Current license Advanced Practice Nurse and Registered Nurse (RN) in the state associated with this position.
  • Controlled Substance license
  • Hospice or Palliative care experience preferred

At Interim HealthCare Hospice & Palliative Care, we know that being our best is non-negotiable - that's why we treat your family like our own. We take a patient-centric approach to address each individual's mind, body, and spirit, our caregivers work tirelessly to help their patients and families find peace. From our unmatched referral response times to our focus on quality improvement, the most beautifully complicated time of your life is our life's work.

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