Compassionate Palliative Care NP — Team‑Oriented Hospice

Compassus; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Compassus is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for PPV to deliver palliative and hospice care, ensuring regulatory compliance while providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

The role covers routine and emergency assessments, management of acute and chronic conditions, order and interpretation of labs/imaging, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing or related field.
• Minimum of one year of nursing practice for hospice care; or five years of nursing experience for palliative care.
• Clinical nursing care experience in oncology, hospice, geriatrics, intensive care, or long‑term care preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Excellent organization and time‑management skills with flexibility for nights, weekends, and travel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and emergency assessments, including recertification visits for patients entering a new benefit period.
• Document observations, treatments, and other pertinent information promptly.
• Communicate findings and symptom management strategies to the medical director, attending physician, and interdisciplinary team.
• Provide physical and emotional care to patients and families during crises, preventing unwarranted hospitalizations.
• Manage acute and chronic health conditions through diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring.
• Order, perform, and interpret laboratory and radiology tests within scope of professional practice.
• Prescribe medications, including controlled substances, and order durable medical equipment as indicated.
• Consult with palliative care physicians or designees; inform primary physicians of services provided.
• Coordinate care referrals and collaborate with other health professionals to develop comprehensive care plans.
• Maintain accurate patient records, charts, and documentation to support medical practice and reimbursement.
• Provide patient and caregiver education on disease processes, symptom control, advanced care planning, and wound care.
• Assist in the development and implementation of clinical practice guidelines and quality improvement initiatives.
• Complete required paperwork and clinical documentation within 24 hours of visit completion.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and monthly IDT discussions.

Skills

Math basics

Analytical reading

English communication

Organization & time management

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Compassus is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for PPV to deliver palliative and hospice care, ensuring regulatory compliance while providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

The role covers routine and emergency assessments, management of acute and chronic conditions, order and interpretation of labs/imaging, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.