Compassionate Hospice & Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

Liberty Health; Roanoke Rapids (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Hospice in Roanoke Rapids, NC, seeks an experienced Hospice & Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to implement palliative care program requirements and conduct patient visits in accordance with guidelines.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Nursing, an active NC NP license, and a certification as an Adult or Family NP. Hospice care experience is preferred, with excellent communication and organizational skills to coordinate care across the team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing is required and active licensure in the state of practice.
• Certification as an Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner is required.
• Hospice or Palliative Care nursing experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of the hospice care program structure and operations.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Implements palliative care program requirements.
• Completes medical visits with patients per guidelines and coordinates care with the Palliative Care team.
• Conducts face-to-face encounters to provide re-certification information to the Medical Director/Associate Medical Director for Hospice Patients.
• Communicates clinical findings to Primary care physicians and supervising Medical Directors.
• Communicates with patients/families and with all agency personnel.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Active NC NP licensure

Job description

Liberty Hospice in Roanoke Rapids, NC, seeks an experienced Hospice & Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to implement palliative care program requirements and conduct patient visits in accordance with guidelines.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Nursing, an active NC NP license, and a certification as an Adult or Family NP. Hospice care experience is preferred, with excellent communication and organizational skills to coordinate care across the team.