Hospice NP — Flexible PRN Schedule & Per-Visit Pay

OPCO Skilled Management; Los Alamos (NM); Hybrid; USD 1,300 - 2,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PRN schedule

Pay per visit

Job summary

Del Corazon in Los Alamos, NM seeks a Hospice Nurse Practitioner (NP) to perform face-to-face visits and collaborate with the hospice Medical Director to ensure comprehensive patient care. This role focuses on symptom management, education for families, and empathetic patient support.

The NP will document encounters for regulatory compliance, provide clinical guidance to the team, and maintain a compassionate, patient-centered approach in home or facility settings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Doctorate in Nursing with current NP licensure in New Mexico.
• Minimum of 1 year of NP hospice/palliative care experience.
• Current APRN certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face visits with hospice patients in homes or facilities.
• Collaborate with Medical Director and healthcare team for optimal patient care.
• Evaluate and manage symptoms, adjust care plans, and provide emotional support to patients and families.
• Document patient encounters accurately and timely for regulatory compliance.
• Educate families and caregivers about end-of-life process and available resources.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing

Job description

Del Corazon in Los Alamos, NM seeks a Hospice Nurse Practitioner (NP) to perform face-to-face visits and collaborate with the hospice Medical Director to ensure comprehensive patient care. This role focuses on symptom management, education for families, and empathetic patient support.

The NP will document encounters for regulatory compliance, provide clinical guidance to the team, and maintain a compassionate, patient-centered approach in home or facility settings.