Hospice Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Palliative & End-of-Life CareField-Based | Patient & Family-Centered Care
As a Hospice Nurse Practitioner (NP), you'll bring advanced clinical expertise and compassionate care directly to patients and families during one of life's most meaningful transitions. Working in collaboration with our physicians and interdisciplinary hospice team, you'll assess patients, manage symptoms, complete face-to-face evaluations, and help ensure each patient receives care aligned with their needs and goals.
This is an opportunity for an experienced NP who values autonomy, meaningful patient relationships, and purpose-driven care.
What You'll DoAs a Hospice Nurse Practitioner, you'll provide advanced clinical support to hospice patients while working closely with the Hospice Medical Director, attending physicians, and interdisciplinary team.
You'll:
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, histories, and physical examinations.
- Provide medical care and symptom management for patients with terminal illnesses.
- Develop individualized plans of care and recommend appropriate medications, treatments, consultations, and referrals.
- Complete required hospice face-to-face (F2F) assessments and evaluate continued hospice eligibility.
- Provide clinical findings and recommendations to the Hospice Medical Director for certification and recertification decisions.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to evaluate changing patient needs and adjust the plan of care.
- Help ensure patients receive appropriate interventions for pain, symptoms, comfort, and quality of life.
- Educate and support patients, families, and caregivers as they navigate end-of-life care.
- Participate in interdisciplinary group meetings and contribute clinical expertise to care planning.
- Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with hospice regulatory requirements.
- Serve as a clinical resource and provide education and consultation to members of the hospice team.
- Build collaborative relationships with staff and community referral partners.
What We're Looking ForWe're looking for an NP who combines strong clinical judgment with genuine compassion - someone comfortable navigating complex medical needs while helping patients and families understand their options and goals of care.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Master's degree.
- Current applicable nursing/APRN licensure.
- Current CPR certification.
- Minimum of 1 year of Nurse Practitioner experience.
- Minimum of 1 year of Hospice experience.
- Advanced practice certification from an approved certifying body as required by the state.
- Strong understanding of hospice care, end-of-life symptom management, and patient/family education.
- Knowledge of applicable Medicare/Medicaid and state/federal hospice regulations.
- Valid driver's license with an insured, reliable vehicle.
Preferred:
- Hospice and Palliative Nursing certification or other applicable specialty certification.
- Experience completing hospice face-to-face assessments and supporting certification/recertification.
- Strong knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs).
Make Every Encounter MatterHospice nursing is more than managing a diagnosis. It's about helping patients remain comfortable, helping families feel supported, and bringing clinical confidence and compassion into some of life's most important moments.
If you're an experienced Nurse Practitioner looking for work that combines advanced clinical practice, autonomy, and meaningful patient care, we'd love to connect.
Join VitalCaring and help us transform lives and foster hope through genuine caring.
Benefits That Support You
Health & Wellness
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Pharmacy benefits
Virtual care and mental health support
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
Supplemental health and life insurance
Financial & Protection
401(k) with company match
Employee referral program
Prepaid legal services
Identity theft protection
Work-Life Balance & Perks
Generous paid time off
Pet insurance
Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
