Hospice Nurse Practitioner — Palliative Care Leader

Shalom Hospice; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Shalom Hospice is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive hospice care under a collaborating physician. You will evaluate patients, manage symptoms, develop plans of care, and coordinate with families and the interdisciplinary team at patients' homes and communities.

Responsibilities include face-to-face assessments for eligibility, documentation, and collaboration with providers to ensure high-quality end-of-life care in accordance with state regulations.

Qualifications

• Accredited NP program completion and nursing degree.
• Current DEA license, if state regulations require it.
• Active state nursing licensure and CPR certification.
• Master's NP degree with experience in hospice or palliative care.
• Certification from an approved certifying body preferred (CHPN, etc.).
• Strong communication, problem solving, and nursing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care and hospice services under physician supervision.
• Perform history, exams, tests, and document findings.
• Develop care plans, prescribe meds, coordinate hospice services.
• Ensure eligibility reviews and face-to-face assessments per requirements.
• Educate families and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Clinical Assessment

Care Coordination

Communication

CPR Certification

DEA License

Education

Master's degree in Nursing (APN/NP)

State NP licensure

Job description

Shalom Hospice is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive hospice care under a collaborating physician. You will evaluate patients, manage symptoms, develop plans of care, and coordinate with families and the interdisciplinary team at patients' homes and communities.

Responsibilities include face-to-face assessments for eligibility, documentation, and collaboration with providers to ensure high-quality end-of-life care in accordance with state regulations.