Community Palliative NP - Flexible Scheduling, Home Care

KeystoneCare Home Health and Hospice; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Flexible Scheduling

Retirement Plan (403B)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & PD

Access to Short Term & Long Term Dis/

Training & Development

Travel reimbursement between worksites

Job summary

KeystoneCare Home Health and Hospice is seeking a Palliative Medicine Nurse Practitioner to provide home-based palliative care consultations, working closely with physicians and the care team to develop and implement patient-centered plans.

The role emphasizes assessment, coordination, and communication with patients and families to meet goals of care and improve quality of life, while ensuring timely documentation and compliance with PA licensing and ACHPN certification requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and nurse practitioner program.
• Current license in good standing to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Minimum of two years RN or NP experience.
• ACHPN certification required or able to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Maintains clinical and professional competence.
• Possess a controlled substance license in PA.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the care team; strong organizational skills.
• Current driver's license and reliable transportation with automobile insurance.
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or approved exemption.
• Proof of Influenza Vaccination or approved exemption.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based palliative medicine consultations in patients' homes.
• Assist with assessment and develop care plans aligned with goals of care.
• Collaborate with physicians, the care team, patient, and family on realistic expectations.
• Facilitate decision-making regarding treatment options.
• Coordinate documentation and follow-up in a timely manner.
• Conduct hospice face-to-face encounters as needed and complete documentation.

Skills

Assessment skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Care planning

Education

Nurse Practitioner degree

Job description

KeystoneCare Home Health and Hospice is seeking a Palliative Medicine Nurse Practitioner to provide home-based palliative care consultations, working closely with physicians and the care team to develop and implement patient-centered plans.

The role emphasizes assessment, coordination, and communication with patients and families to meet goals of care and improve quality of life, while ensuring timely documentation and compliance with PA licensing and ACHPN certification requirements.