Hospice Nurse Practitioner: Flexible Schedule & End-of-Life Care

Jol Healthcare; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jol Healthcare in Katy, TX is seeking a Hospice Nurse Practitioner to deliver advanced nursing care to patients in end-of-life stages. You will assess patients, develop care plans, manage symptoms, and support families within a collaborative hospice team.

The role requires a Master’s in Nursing with an active Texas NP license; hospice/palliative experience preferred. Willingness to travel locally, work flexible hours including evenings and weekends, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing required.
• Current Texas Nurse Practitioner license.
• Certification in hospice and palliative care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of hospice patients.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans with the hospice team.
• Prescribe medications and treatments under state regulations.
• Manage pain and symptoms to ensure patient comfort.
• Provide emotional and psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Document all care activities in the EMR system.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning.
• Ensure compliance with hospice policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Educate patients and families on disease progression and care expectations.
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to urgent patient needs.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

EMR proficiency

Decision making

Travel readiness

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Texas NP license

Hospice/palliative care certification (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jol Healthcare in Katy, TX is seeking a Hospice Nurse Practitioner to deliver advanced nursing care to patients in end-of-life stages. You will assess patients, develop care plans, manage symptoms, and support families within a collaborative hospice team.

The role requires a Master’s in Nursing with an active Texas NP license; hospice/palliative experience preferred. Willingness to travel locally, work flexible hours including evenings and weekends, and ensure regulatory compliance.