Home-Based Palliative Care NP | Elevate Quality of Life

Gentiva; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Wellness Programs

Tuition Assistance

CEU Courses

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Gentiva seeks a compassionate Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to join an interdisciplinary team delivering advanced home-based palliative care. You will assess patients, craft care plans, and guide families through treatment decisions, while collaborating with the Palliative Medical Director to ensure quality and empathy.

Requirements include an MSN, NP licensure, minimum two years in practice (family or adult preferred), and ability to work autonomously.

Qualifications

• MSN from an accredited school.
• Minimum two years’ Nurse Practitioner experience.
• Family or Adult Medicine specialty preferred.
• Experience with Part B billing.
• Ability to work autonomously in an advanced practice role.
• Current RN license and NP certification/license as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Palliative Medical Director to deliver patient-centered 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 progress.
• Prescribe medications (including controlled substances) and order diagnostic tests where permitted.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation meeting 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

Independent decision-making

Communication

Home health knowledge

Medicare/Medicaid regulations

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Nurse Practitioner certification/licensure

Tools

Point-of-care software

Job description

Gentiva seeks a compassionate Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to join an interdisciplinary team delivering advanced home-based palliative care. You will assess patients, craft care plans, and guide families through treatment decisions, while collaborating with the Palliative Medical Director to ensure quality and empathy.

Requirements include an MSN, NP licensure, minimum two years in practice (family or adult preferred), and ability to work autonomously.