Hospice Nurse Practitioner – Palliative Care Leader

Four Pillars Hospice; Breckenridge (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Pillars Hospice seeks a Nurse Practitioner to oversee clinical care and treatment coordination for patients and families. You will consult with the attending physician and hospice physician, providing clinical direction to the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care.

The role includes collaboration with IDG/T, patient/family education, and on-call coverage to meet evolving needs, with a focus on compassionate end-of-life care and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner knowledge in palliative care and end-of-life issues is required.
• Strong clinical decision making and ability to translate plans into patient care.
• Excellent communication with patients, families, and IDG/T members.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with IDG/T to evaluate and palliate care.
• Assist in developing patient/family plan of care for quality care.
• Educate patient/family about disease, self-care, and end-of-life care; train staff as needed.
• Perform and document patient/family visits per plan of care.
• Interact with physicians regarding palliation and care changes.
• Provide education to IDG/T on palliation as needed.
• Active participation and effective communication within IDG/T.
• Inform physicians of changes in patient needs and treatment outcomes.
• Complete face-to-face encounters before the 3rd benefit period and subsequently.
• Provide clinical assessment results to hospice physician after visits.
• Adhere to standard precautions and hospice privacy policies.
• Maintain pharmacology and palliative medicine knowledge.
• Provide on-call services as assigned.

Skills

Palliative care knowledge

Clinical decision making

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

NP degree (MSN/ Doctoral)

Job description

Four Pillars Hospice seeks a Nurse Practitioner to oversee clinical care and treatment coordination for patients and families. You will consult with the attending physician and hospice physician, providing clinical direction to the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care.

The role includes collaboration with IDG/T, patient/family education, and on-call coverage to meet evolving needs, with a focus on compassionate end-of-life care and continuous improvement.