Hospice Nurse Practitioner: Compassionate Palliative Care

Lutheran Homes Of South Carolina; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Homes Of South Carolina seeks a Hospice Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced nursing care for hospice patients. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, managing pain, and ensuring care aligns with hospice standards.

The ideal candidate has a Master's Degree in Nursing, an active license in South Carolina, and experience in hospice care. Strong clinical skills and compassion are essential.

Qualifications

• Current and active Nurse Practitioner license in the State of South Carolina.
• Minimum of three years of nursing experience; two years in hospice or palliative care preferred.
• Must possess and maintain current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessments, diagnosis, and treatment for hospice patients.
• Develop and adjust individualized plans of care based on assessments.
• Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary group.

Skills

Strong clinical and patient care skills

Ability to manage pain and symptom management

Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities

Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems

Ability to work independently

Compassionate and empathetic care

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Lutheran Homes Of South Carolina seeks a Hospice Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced nursing care for hospice patients. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, managing pain, and ensuring care aligns with hospice standards.

The ideal candidate has a Master's Degree in Nursing, an active license in South Carolina, and experience in hospice care. Strong clinical skills and compassion are essential.