Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner - PPV

Position Summary The Nurse Practitioner - PPV is responsible for promoting Compassus values and philosophy while providing palliative and hospice care. They assess patients, educate families, manage symptoms, collaborate with PCPs and the interdisciplinary team, and maintain compliance with standards. Flexibility and after‑hours coverage may be required. Position Specific Responsibilities Hospice Care Perform routine and emergency assessments and recertifications, including admission and transfer visits. Record observations, treatments and document findings. Communicate with the Medical Director, attending physicians, DCS and IDT. Provide physical and emotional support during crisis. Prevent unwarranted hospitalizations by meeting needs in the home. Order and interpret labs, radiology and durable medical equipment within scope. Prescribe medications, including controlled substances, as delegated. Assist in care coordination and advanced care planning. Provide training and supervision of trainees. Palliative Care Assess patients urgently and routinely, maintaining a minimum of 4 days/month availability. Order labs, radiology and durable medical equipment as scoped. Prescribe medications, including controlled substances. Provide bedside education to patients and families about disease process, prognosis, symptom control and goal setting. Collaborate with Medical Director and interdisciplinary team; submit documentation within 24 hrs. Maintain accurate clinical records and billing/compliance with CMS guidelines. Supervise trainees (nurse, medical, social work). Work with Medical Director, attending physicians and IDT as required for clinical and psychosocial interventions. Educate patients and caregivers on care, disease process, symptom control, wound care, treatment options, prognosis and advance planning. Perform other duties as assigned. Education And/Or Experience Master’s degree in Nursing required. For Hospice Care: minimum 1 year nursing practice or equivalent experience; hospice, oncology, home health or long‑term care preferred. For Palliative Care: minimum 5 years nursing experience; oncology, hospice, geriatrics, intensive care preferred. Skills Mathematical skills for calculations and rates. Excellent written and verbal communication in English. Organization, time management and ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends. Travel as required, confidentiality, and ability to comply with state regulations. Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations Active CNS or Nurse Practitioner license in the state of employment. Certification as Nurse Practitioner in Adult, Family, Acute or Geriatric discipline. Active NPI number. DEA certification if controlled substances prescribe in the state. Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Care preferred. State Specific Requirements All states except Iowa: Current collaborative physician agreement in place. Physical Demands and Work Environment Essential functions include regular standing, walking, manual dexterity, lifting up to 50 pounds, visual acuity and exposure to bodily fluids and infectious diseases. Adaptations may be made for disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer Compassus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Compassus