Autonomous Palliative Care NP – Home Visits & Impact

Gentiva; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

FMLA, ADA, and leaves

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Mileage Reimbursement

Cell Phone Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Gentiva in Arlington, VA seeks a compassionate Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to deliver advanced home-based care, collaborating with the Palliative Medical Director to optimize quality of life for patients with complex needs.

You will perform comprehensive assessments, develop individualized plans, and manage treatments while ensuring compliant documentation and coordination with the care team. This is a full-time, field-based role with occasional after-hours coverage.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited school.
• Minimum two years’ Nurse Practitioner experience.
• Family or Adult Medicine NP specialty preferred.
• Experience with Part B billing.
• Ability to work autonomously in an advanced practice role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive home-based palliative care in collaboration with the care team.
• Perform in-depth patient assessments (physical, emotional, psychosocial).
• Develop and implement individualized care plans with patients and families.
• Prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests as permitted by state law.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation per professional standards.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, caregivers, and other health professionals.
• Participate in evening/weekend call rotation as needed.
• Facilitate referrals for additional care services when appropriate.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Independent decision-making

Palliative care

Home health

Education

MSN

NP certification

Tools

EMR

Point-of-care software

Job description

Gentiva in Arlington, VA seeks a compassionate Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to deliver advanced home-based care, collaborating with the Palliative Medical Director to optimize quality of life for patients with complex needs.

You will perform comprehensive assessments, develop individualized plans, and manage treatments while ensuring compliant documentation and coordination with the care team. This is a full-time, field-based role with occasional after-hours coverage.