Hospice Nurse Practitioner - Compassionate, Travel-Ready

Dover Health, LLC; Glen Carbon (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Health, LLC is seeking a compassionate Hospice Nurse Practitioner to deliver patient-centered care to individuals with terminal illnesses. The NP will conduct face-to-face visits, assess eligibility for hospice, recertify care, manage symptoms, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team.

Travel to patient homes and care facilities is required. A Master’s in Nursing, NP certification, and state licensure are required, with 1–2 years of hospice or palliative care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master’s degree in Nursing and NP program completion.
• Current RN and NP licensure; national NP certification (ANCC or AANP).
• 1–2 years clinical hospice/palliative care experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in electronic medical records and compliant with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face hospice eligibility assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Manage pain and symptoms; adjust treatments.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains.
• Educate patients and families about prognosis and end-of-life options.
• Document care in EMR and ensure Medicare compliance.
• Travel to patient homes, facilities, or LTCs.
• Provide clinical resources to staff and community.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

EMR proficient

CPR certified

Lifelong learning

Travel ready

Education

Master's in Nursing

NP certification

RN license

Job description

Dover Health, LLC is seeking a compassionate Hospice Nurse Practitioner to deliver patient-centered care to individuals with terminal illnesses. The NP will conduct face-to-face visits, assess eligibility for hospice, recertify care, manage symptoms, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team.

Travel to patient homes and care facilities is required. A Master’s in Nursing, NP certification, and state licensure are required, with 1–2 years of hospice or palliative care experience preferred.