Hospice NP - Palliative Care Specialist

Heart; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Heart in Memphis, TN seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide palliative and end-of-life care, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the IDG. The role requires RN and APN licensure and at least two years of APN experience in a clinical setting; strong pharmacology knowledge is essential.

You will communicate with physicians, document timely care, and ensure compliance with laws and Medicare regulations while supporting quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must have RN and APN licensure.
• Two years of APN experience in a clinical care setting, hospice or home health preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacology, palliative care, and end-of-life.

Responsibilities

• Consult with and educate the patient/family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care
• Consult with and assists in the IDG’s development of patient/family plan of care to assure quality care is provided
• Interact with attending and consulting physicians as necessary regarding palliative care, in collaboration with hospice physician
• Inform physicians and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient/family response to care
• Timely submission of all documentation
• Performance of other duties as required
• Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures

Skills

Palliative care

Hospice care

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Baccalaureate School of Nursing

RN License

APN License

Job description

Heart in Memphis, TN seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide palliative and end-of-life care, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the IDG. The role requires RN and APN licensure and at least two years of APN experience in a clinical setting; strong pharmacology knowledge is essential.

You will communicate with physicians, document timely care, and ensure compliance with laws and Medicare regulations while supporting quality patient outcomes.