Hospice Nurse Practitioner: Compassionate, Patient-Centered Care

St-Croix-Hospice-; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

St. Croix Hospice is seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to support terminally ill patients and families. You will provide medical care, manage medications, and guide care plans in alignment with patient goals in a hospice setting.

Applicants must hold an NP/ APRN license and NP program degree, with at least two years of RN experience; hospice experience preferred. Expect collaboration with an interdisciplinary team and emphasis on dignity and comfort.

Qualifications

• Hold a current NP or APRN license in the state of practice.
• Degree from an accredited NP program is required.
• Minimum two years RN experience; hospice or palliative care preferred.
• Prescribe meds and complete hospice recertifications in compliance with regs.
• Demonstrate strong clinical judgement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care for terminally ill patients.
• Manage medications, treatments and recertifications for patients.
• Educate and support patients, families and caregivers on end‑of‑life care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and physicians.
• Maintain accurate documentation and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

NP/APRN license

NP program degree

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

St. Croix Hospice is seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to support terminally ill patients and families. You will provide medical care, manage medications, and guide care plans in alignment with patient goals in a hospice setting.

Applicants must hold an NP/ APRN license and NP program degree, with at least two years of RN experience; hospice experience preferred. Expect collaboration with an interdisciplinary team and emphasis on dignity and comfort.