Hospice Nurse Practitioner - Impactful, Patient‑Centered Care

vitalcaringgroup; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VitalCaring Group is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our hospice team. You will provide compassionate, patient-centered hospice care in collaboration with our medical director and interdisciplinary team, delivering comprehensive assessments, symptom management, and individualized care plans.

You will evaluate eligibility, ensure documentation compliant with regulations, and support patients and families through end-of-life decisions. A strong commitment to dignity and comfort is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Master's degree in nursing required.
• Current NP licensure in state of practice and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and histories.
• Provide palliative care and symptom management to hospice patients.
• Develop individualized care plans with physicians and team.
• Prescribe medications within scope and state regulations.
• Educate patients and families on end-of-life decisions.
• Complete hospice face-to-face assessments for recertification.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Hospice care

CPR certification

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Accredited NP program

Job description

VitalCaring Group is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our hospice team. You will provide compassionate, patient-centered hospice care in collaboration with our medical director and interdisciplinary team, delivering comprehensive assessments, symptom management, and individualized care plans.

You will evaluate eligibility, ensure documentation compliant with regulations, and support patients and families through end-of-life decisions. A strong commitment to dignity and comfort is essential.