Home-Based Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

Gentiva; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

National & Local Recognition Programs

Teammate Assistance Fund

Job summary

Gentiva seeks a compassionate Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality, autonomous home-based care alongside the Palliative Medical Director and interdisciplinary team.

You will assess patients, create and adjust individualized care plans, prescribe medications, document thoroughly, and coordinate referrals for additional services while participating in on-call rotations as needed.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited school.
• Minimum two years’ Nurse Practitioner experience.
• Family or Adult Medicine specialization preferred.
• Experience with Part B billing.
• Ability to work autonomously in an APRN role.
• Current RN license and NP certification/licensure as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Palliative Medical Director and care team to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered palliative care.
• Perform in-depth patient assessments, including physical, emotional, and psychosocial evaluations.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in partnership with patients and families.
• Manage and adjust treatment plans based on patient needs and progress.
• Prescribe medications (including controlled substances) and order diagnostic tests as permitted by state law.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in compliance with professional 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

Communication

Independent decision-making

Palliative medicine knowledge

Interdisciplinary care

Licensing/CE requirements

Point-of-care software

Education

MSN, accredited program

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Gentiva seeks a compassionate Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality, autonomous home-based care alongside the Palliative Medical Director and interdisciplinary team.

You will assess patients, create and adjust individualized care plans, prescribe medications, document thoroughly, and coordinate referrals for additional services while participating in on-call rotations as needed.