Hospice Nurse Practitioner

VitalCaring Group; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

VitalCaring Group in Louisiana is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our hospice team, delivering compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care in partnership with the medical director, physicians, and care team. You will assess patients, manage symptoms, help determine hospice eligibility, and develop individualized plans, with emphasis on comfort, dignity, and family support.

A background in hospice, strong communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Master's degree in nursing.
• Current nursing licensure in the state of practice and CPR certification.
• Advanced practice nursing certification from an approved certifying body, as required by the state.
• Minimum of one year of Nurse Practitioner experience and one year of hospice experience.
• Specialty certification in hospice or palliative care preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care in collaboration with the hospice medical director, physicians, and interdisciplinary team.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document findings.
• Provide palliative care and symptom management to promote comfort and quality of life.
• Develop and support individualized care plans with physicians and the hospice team.
• Prescribe medications and treatments within your scope of practice and applicable state regulations.
• Educate and support patients and families navigating end-of-life decisions.
• Complete required hospice face-to-face assessments to support recertification and continued eligibility.
• Evaluate clinical findings and provide recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in accordance with hospice regulations and standards.
• Ensure care delivery aligns with Medicare Conditions of Participation, state regulations, and hospice best practices.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other team members to coordinate care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient needs and plans of care.
• Serve as a clinical resource and support to fellow team members.
• Build positive relationships with patients, families, caregivers, and community partners.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and a culture of continuous learning.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Accredited NP program

Job description

Join VitalCaring – Where Your Passion for Caring Makes a Difference!

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioner looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families? At VitalCaring, we believe hospice care is about more than managing symptoms - it's about providing comfort, preserving dignity, and helping patients and their loved ones navigate life's most meaningful moments.

Our mission is simple: Transforming lives and fostering hope through genuine caring.

Guided by our core principles of being Trustworthy, Capable, Compassionate, Proactive, and Called, we're building a culture where our team members feel supported, valued, and empowered to deliver exceptional care.

If you're passionate about providing patient-centered, end-of-life care and want to be part of a team that truly makes a difference, we'd love to connect with you!

Your Role as a Hospice Nurse Practitioner

As a Hospice Nurse Practitioner at VitalCaring, you'll play an important role in ensuring patients receive compassionate, high-quality care throughout their hospice journey. Working in collaboration with our hospice medical director, physicians, and interdisciplinary care team, you'll provide clinical assessments, support symptom management, evaluate hospice eligibility, and help develop individualized plans of care that prioritize each patient's comfort, dignity, and wishes.

What You'll Do

Deliver Compassionate, Patient-Centered Care

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including histories, physical examinations, and evaluations of clinical needs.

Provide palliative care and symptom management to promote patient comfort and quality of life.

Develop and support individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and the hospice interdisciplinary team.

Prescribe medications and treatments within your scope of practice and applicable state regulations.

Educate and support patients and families as they navigate end-of-life care decisions.

Support Hospice Eligibility & Clinical Excellence

Complete required hospice face-to-face (F2F) assessments to support recertification and continued eligibility for hospice services.

Evaluate clinical findings and provide recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility.

Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in accordance with hospice regulations and organizational standards.

Ensure care delivery aligns with Medicare Conditions of Participation, state regulations, and hospice best practices.

Collaborate & Make an Impact

Partner with physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate comprehensive patient care.

Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient needs, goals, and plans of care.

Serve as a clinical resource, providing guidance, education, and support to fellow team members.

Build positive relationships with patients, families, caregivers, and community healthcare partners.

Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and a culture of continuous learning.

What We're Looking For

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

Master's degree in nursing.

Current nursing licensure in the state of practice and CPR certification.

Advanced practice nursing certification from an approved certifying body, as required by the state.

Minimum of one year of Nurse Practitioner experience and one year of hospice experience.

Specialty certification in hospice or palliative care preferred.

Strong clinical assessment, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

A genuine passion for hospice care and supporting patients and families through end-of-life experiences.

Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance.

Why VitalCaring?

At VitalCaring, caring isn't just what we do - it's who we are.

We're committed to creating an environment where our clinicians can focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional care and making meaningful connections with the patients and families we serve.

Here, you'll have the opportunity to:

Make a Meaningful Impact: Provide comfort, dignity, and support to patients and families when they need it most.

Be Part of a Collaborative Team: Work alongside dedicated professionals who share your commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

Grow Professionally: Expand your clinical expertise while contributing to quality care and continuous improvement.

Live Your Purpose: Be part of a mission-driven organization where every encounter is an opportunity to transform lives and foster hope.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're a Nurse Practitioner who believes exceptional hospice care begins with genuine compassion, we'd love to hear from you.

Join VitalCaring and discover what it means to be part of a team that's truly called to care.

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