Hospice NP: Compassionate Palliative Care Leader

All Saints Hospice; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

FSA

EAP

Vendor discounts

Job summary

All Saints Hospice in Louisiana is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to lead hospice medical care, working under a collaborating physician to deliver compassionate end-of-life services.

The role focuses on evaluations, care planning, prescribing medications, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to meet patients' medical and emotional needs. APRN with hospice experience preferred; DEA license may be required by state regulations.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited School of Nursing and accredited NP program.
• Current nursing license in state of practice and CPR certification.
• Current DEA license, if applicable to state regulations.
• Master’s degree with NP certification; hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care and palliation for terminal illness under physician supervision.
• Perform history and physical exams evaluating patient condition.
• Assess hospice eligibility prior to benefit periods with face-to-face visits.
• Recommend eligibility for certification or recertification.
• Maintain accurate clinical notes.
• Coordinate with physician and interdisciplinary team for patient and family needs.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR certification

DEA license (if applicable)

Nursing documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing (APN/NP)

Graduated from an accredited School of Nursing and NP program

Job description

All Saints Hospice in Louisiana is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to lead hospice medical care, working under a collaborating physician to deliver compassionate end-of-life services.

The role focuses on evaluations, care planning, prescribing medications, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to meet patients' medical and emotional needs. APRN with hospice experience preferred; DEA license may be required by state regulations.