Home Palliative Care NP: Compassionate Autonomy & Impact

Gentiva Health Services, Inc.; Athens (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

Teammate Assistance Fund

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Empatia is seeking a compassionate Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to join our interdisciplinary team and deliver advanced home-based palliative care. You will work autonomously with the Palliative Medical Director, conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized care plans, and guiding patients and families through treatment decisions.

Key requirements include an MSN, 2+ years NP experience, family or adult medicine focus, Part B billing familiarity, and a collaborative

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing (or equivalent per state law).
• Minimum two years’ Nurse Practitioner experience.
• Specialty in Family or Adult Medicine preferred.
• Experience with Part B billing.
• Ability to work autonomously in an advanced practice role.

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 collaboration

CEU compliance

Point-of-care software

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Minimum two years NP experience

Family or Adult Medicine NP preferred

Part B billing experience

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Empatia is seeking a compassionate Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to join our interdisciplinary team and deliver advanced home-based palliative care. You will work autonomously with the Palliative Medical Director, conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized care plans, and guiding patients and families through treatment decisions.

Key requirements include an MSN, 2+ years NP experience, family or adult medicine focus, Part B billing familiarity, and a collaborative