Hospice NP - Home-Based Palliative Care

The Pennant Group; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group is hiring a Nurse Practitioner to join its home health and hospice care team. Under physician supervision, you will evaluate patients, develop plans of care, prescribe treatments, and coordinate with families and other care providers.

You will perform physical assessments, review medical records, educate patients, and help maintain quality care in home settings, collaborating with the primary care team to ensure comprehensive, compassionate service.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner Program required.
• Master's degree in Nurse Practitioner or related field preferred.
• Current nursing licensure in the state of practice and CPR certification.
• Accreditation from a recognized certifying body for advanced practice nursing required.
• Experience in a specialty area (e.g., Adult, Acute Care, Oncology, Pediatrics, or Geriatrics) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care under the supervision of a collaborating physician.
• Perform history and physical examinations, order and interpret tests, diagnose conditions.
• Develop individualized plans of care and coordinate with the care team.
• Prescribe medications and treatments and make referrals as needed.
• Educate patients and families, document in medical records, and ensure care continuity.

Skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Driver with insured vehicle

Mobility/physical stamina

Education

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program

Master's degree in Nurse Practitioner or related field

Current nursing licensure in State

CPR certification

Accreditation from certifying body for advanced practice nursing

Certification in a specialist area preferred

Job description

The Pennant Group is hiring a Nurse Practitioner to join its home health and hospice care team. Under physician supervision, you will evaluate patients, develop plans of care, prescribe treatments, and coordinate with families and other care providers.

You will perform physical assessments, review medical records, educate patients, and help maintain quality care in home settings, collaborating with the primary care team to ensure comprehensive, compassionate service.