Hospice Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Hospice Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our dedicated hospice team. In this role, you will provide high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals with life-limiting illnesses, focusing on comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

The Nurse Practitioner will perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop and manage individualized care plans, and provide symptom and pain management. You will work closely with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary hospice team to ensure coordinated care while supporting patients and their families during end-of-life care.

Requirements:

• Active Nurse Practitioner license

• Board Certification (AANP or ANCC)

• Minimum 2 years of hospice or palliative care experience

• Strong clinical assessment and symptom management skills

• Compassionate communication with patients and families

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a care team

Join a supportive team committed to providing compassionate, high-quality hospice care to patients and families in their time of need.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans

• Manage pain and symptom control for hospice patients

• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests as needed

• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care

• Provide education and support to patients and families regarding disease progression and end-of-life care

• Document patient care accurately in the EMR system

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning