Hospice NP: Home Visits & Palliative Care Lead

St. Gabriel's Hospice and Palliative Care; Weatherford (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Gabriel's Hospice and Palliative Care seeks a Nurse Practitioner to assist physicians in managing the clinical care of patients and families. You will consult with the hospice physician, provide clinical direction to the Interdisciplinary Group/Team, and perform home visits for palliation and end-of-life care.

The role requires strong collaboration with the IDG/IDT, patient/family education, and timely documentation. Travel to patient homes is expected as part of routine duties.

Qualifications

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
• Strong collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians in clinical oversight and palliation for patients and families.
• Performs and documents face-to-face visits and home visits for palliation and end-of-life care.
• Provides clinical direction to the Interdisciplinary Group/Team and educates staff as needed.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Patient/family education

Interdisciplinary coordination

Education

NP-focused Master's or Doctoral Nursing Program

Job description

St. Gabriel's Hospice and Palliative Care seeks a Nurse Practitioner to assist physicians in managing the clinical care of patients and families. You will consult with the hospice physician, provide clinical direction to the Interdisciplinary Group/Team, and perform home visits for palliation and end-of-life care.

The role requires strong collaboration with the IDG/IDT, patient/family education, and timely documentation. Travel to patient homes is expected as part of routine duties.