Hospice Nurse Practitioner

vitalcaringgroup; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VitalCaring Group is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our hospice team. You will provide compassionate, patient-centered hospice care in collaboration with our medical director and interdisciplinary team, delivering comprehensive assessments, symptom management, and individualized care plans.

You will evaluate eligibility, ensure documentation compliant with regulations, and support patients and families through end-of-life decisions. A strong commitment to dignity and comfort is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Master's degree in nursing required.
• Current NP licensure in state of practice and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and histories.
• Provide palliative care and symptom management to hospice patients.
• Develop individualized care plans with physicians and team.
• Prescribe medications within scope and state regulations.
• Educate patients and families on end-of-life decisions.
• Complete hospice face-to-face assessments for recertification.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Hospice care

CPR certification

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Accredited NP program

Job description

VitalCaring Group | Hospice

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?

• 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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