APRN | Nurse Practitioner | Hospice & Palliative Care

Midland Care Connection; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental, vision, and prescription drug

FSA/HSA with employer contributions

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday pay

403(b) retirement plan with match

Life and AD&D insurance

On-site education center for CEUs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Volunteer time for non-profits

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Midland Care Connection in Topeka, KS is seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner to join our Hospice and Palliative Care team. The NP will provide advanced clinical care, focusing on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life for patients with serious illnesses.

Collaborating with physicians and an interdisciplinary team, you will assess patients, develop care plans, prescribe medications when appropriate, and support families through the hospice journey in home or community settings.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NP/APRN license in Kansas.
• Current national board certification as NP.
• Graduate degree from an accredited NP program.
• Current DEA registration and ability to prescribe meds.
• Current BLS certification.
• Experience providing direct patient care as NP.
• Strong assessment, clinical decision-making, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
• Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals with serious or life-limiting illnesses.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple patient needs while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical care focusing on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.
• Develop or update individualized care plans and participate in goals-of-care discussions.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Symptom management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Home-based care

Prescribing medications

Education

Graduate degree in NP program

Kansas NP license

National NP certification

DEA registration

BLS certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Topeka, KS 66606
Position Type: Full Time
Job Shift: Day

Midland Care Connection is a not-for-profit, community-based organization dedicated to helping older adults and seriously ill individuals stay independent and supported in their homes. Established in 1978, we offer a full continuum of care, including hospice, palliative care, home health, grief and loss counseling, and our signature PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program. Our mission centers on "meeting individual needs through innovative care solutions," and we serve people across multiple counties in northeast Kansas.

Hospice & Palliative Care

Midland Care Connection’s Hospice and Palliative Care program is dedicated to providing compassionate, holistic care to individuals living with serious or life-limiting illnesses. Our team focuses on comfort, dignity, symptom management, and quality of life while supporting patients and their families through every step of the journey. Through an interdisciplinary approach, Midland Care provides personalized medical, emotional, spiritual, and practical support in the setting that best meets each patient’s needs.

Nurse Practitioner

The Nurse Practitioner provides advanced clinical care to patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses, with an emphasis on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life.

The Nurse Practitioner evaluates patients, diagnoses and treats medical conditions, manages complex symptoms, prescribes medications, and develops or updates individualized care plans. They work closely with patients and families to understand goals of care, explain treatment options, and provide guidance throughout the hospice or palliative care journey. The Nurse Practitioner also collaborates with physicians and the interdisciplinary team—including nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other care professionals—to ensure care is coordinated and aligned with each patient’s wishes.

Qualifications Required

• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner/APRN license in the state of Kansas
• Current national board certification as a Nurse Practitioner through an approved certifying body
• Graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Current DEA registration and ability to prescribe medications
• Current BLS certification
• Experience providing direct patient care as a Nurse Practitioner
• Strong assessment, clinical decision-making, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary care team
• Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals with serious or life-limiting illnesses
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple patient needs while maintaining accurate clinical documentation

Preferred

• Experience in hospice, palliative care, geriatrics, oncology, or another setting caring for patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses
• Hospice and Palliative Medicine (HPM) certification or willingness to obtain it
• Experience with symptom management, pain management, and end-of-life care
• Experience discussing goals of care and advance care planning with patients and families
• Experience working within an interdisciplinary team
• Familiarity with Medicare hospice regulations and hospice eligibility requirements
• Experience providing care in patients’ homes, long-term care facilities, or other community-based settings

What’s in it for you?

• Health insurance options for employees and dependents
• Dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA), with employer contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Personal and Taking Care of You Days
• Holiday pay (six holidays per year)
• 403(b) ERISA Retirement Plan, match provided
• Free group life and AD&D insurance of $20,000
• On-site education center to provide professional development and CEU credits
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and dependents
• Paid monthly volunteer time at non-profit organizations
• Uniform Allowance Program

Midland Care Connection is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.