Home-Based Palliative Care NP: Lead & Elevate Comfort

Gentiva; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

National & Local Recognition Programs

Teammate Assistance Fund

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Gentiva seeks a compassionate Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to deliver advanced home-based care in Plano, TX. You will work autonomously with the Palliative Medical Director, guiding patients and families through treatment, while ensuring top-quality, goal-concordant care in a home setting.

You will perform comprehensive assessments, create individualized care plans, manage treatments, and maintain compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing required
• Minimum two years’ Nurse Practitioner experience
• Specialty in Family or Adult Medicine preferred
• Experience with Part B billing preferred
• Ability to work autonomously in an advanced practice role

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced palliative care to patients in their homes.
• Collaborate with Palliative Medical Director and care team to deliver patient-centered care.
• Perform in-depth patient assessments (physical, emotional, psychosocial).
• Develop and implement individualized care plans with patients and families.
• Manage and adjust treatment plans based on patient progress.
• Prescribe medications and order tests as permitted by state law.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation.
• Communicate with physicians, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
• Participate in evening/weekend call rotation.
• Facilitate referrals for additional care services.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Decision making

Self-motivation

Palliative medicine

Home health

Hospice eligibility

Medicare/Medicaid regs

Interdisciplinary care

CEU compliance

Point-of-care tech

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Two years NP experience

Job description

Gentiva seeks a compassionate Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to deliver advanced home-based care in Plano, TX. You will work autonomously with the Palliative Medical Director, guiding patients and families through treatment, while ensuring top-quality, goal-concordant care in a home setting.

You will perform comprehensive assessments, create individualized care plans, manage treatments, and maintain compliant documentation.