Home-Based Palliative Care NP — Autonomy & Impact

Gentiva; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement

National & Local Recognition Programs

Teammate Assistance Fund

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Education Support

CEUs

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Gentiva seeks a compassionate Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to join our interdisciplinary home health team. You will provide advanced palliative care in patients' homes, collaborating with the Palliative Medical Director to optimize quality of life and manage complex medical needs.

Responsibilities include in-depth assessments, individualized care planning, medication management, documentation, and coordinating with caregivers and physicians.

Qualifications

• MSN from an accredited program.
• Two+ years NP experience in relevant field (palliative care preferred).
• Ability to work autonomously in home health/palliative settings.
• Understanding of Medicare/Medicaid regulations relevant to home health.
• Familiarity with interdisciplinary team care processes.
• License/certification as NP and RN in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Palliative Medical Director and care team to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered palliative care.
• Perform in-depth patient assessments across physical, emotional, and psychosocial domains.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans with patients and families.
• Manage and adjust treatment plans based on patient needs and progress.
• Prescribe medications and order tests as permitted by state law.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation per standards.
• Communicate effectively 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 communication

Verbal communication

Independent decision-making

Palliative medicine knowledge

Medicare/Medicaid regulations

Team collaboration

Point-of-care software

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Tools

EMR/EHR software

Telemedicine platforms

Job description

Gentiva seeks a compassionate Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to join our interdisciplinary home health team. You will provide advanced palliative care in patients' homes, collaborating with the Palliative Medical Director to optimize quality of life and manage complex medical needs.

Responsibilities include in-depth assessments, individualized care planning, medication management, documentation, and coordinating with caregivers and physicians.