Hospice Nurse Practitioner — Compassionate Palliative Care

Angels Care Hospice; Bay City (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Angels Care Hospice is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide patient-centered hospice care under physician supervision. You will perform comprehensive assessments, determine hospice eligibility in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and help manage terminal illness in alignment with state regulations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, care planning, and education for patients and families to ensure compassionate end-of-life care in the Bay City, Texas area.

Responsibilities

• Visits patients under supervision of a physician.
• Completes history and physical examinations and evaluates hospice eligibility as assigned with the interdisciplinary team.
• Manages terminal illness and palliative care in compliance with state Nurse Practice Act.
• Performs hospice face-to-face visit requirements and coordinates care.
• Provides clinical information to the hospice medical director for eligibility decisions.
• Makes recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for certification and recertification.
• Reviews and develops treatment protocols and coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team.

Job description

Angels Care Hospice is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide patient-centered hospice care under physician supervision. You will perform comprehensive assessments, determine hospice eligibility in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and help manage terminal illness in alignment with state regulations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, care planning, and education for patients and families to ensure compassionate end-of-life care in the Bay City, Texas area.