Autonomous Home Palliative Care NP

Gentiva; Chipley (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

National & Local Recognition Programs

Teammate Assistance Fund

Job summary

Gentiva seeks a compassionate Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to join our home-based interdisciplinary team. You will deliver advanced palliative care, perform comprehensive patient assessments, and guide families through treatment decisions with autonomy and clinical excellence.

Work closely with the Palliative Medical Director to develop individualized care plans, prescribe medications where permitted, and maintain precise documentation.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing required.
• Minimum two years of Nurse Practitioner experience required.
• Family or Adult Medicine specialty preferred.
• Experience with Part B billing preferred.
• Autonomy in advanced practice role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Palliative Medical Director and care team to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered palliative care.
• Perform in-depth patient assessments (physical, emotional, psychosocial).
• Develop and implement individualized care plans with patients and families.
• Manage and adjust treatment plans based on patient needs and progress.
• Prescribe medications (including controlled substances) and order diagnostic tests as allowed by state law.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation per professional standards.
• Communicate with physicians, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in evening/weekend call rotation as needed.
• Facilitate referrals for additional care services when appropriate.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent decision-making

Palliative care knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Continuing education compliance

Technology proficiency

Education

MSN degree from accredited program

Tools

Point-of-care software

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Gentiva seeks a compassionate Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to join our home-based interdisciplinary team. You will deliver advanced palliative care, perform comprehensive patient assessments, and guide families through treatment decisions with autonomy and clinical excellence.

Work closely with the Palliative Medical Director to develop individualized care plans, prescribe medications where permitted, and maintain precise documentation.