Hospice Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care Leader

Lifecare-Home-Health-Family-1; Chula (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifecare-Home-Health-Family-1 is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to support physicians in overseeing the clinical care of patients and families in hospice and home health settings. The role includes face-to-face documentation and home visits for palliation and disease management.

You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, educate patients and families, perform visits, and provide clinical assessment results and guidance to staff to ensure high-quality, compliant end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a BSN, NP-focused Master’s or Doctoral Nursing Program.
• Current RN license and Advanced Practice Nurse licensure.
• Minimum two years as an Advanced Practice Nurse; hospice/home health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with IDG/IDT to ensure appropriate palliation and care.
• Conduct face-to-face visits and document encounters per plan of care.
• Educate patients and families on disease process, self-care, and end-of-life care.
• Provide clinical direction and consult with physicians as needed.
• Assist with program development, staff education, and quality care initiatives.
• Maintain effective communication with physicians, families, and care team.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Patient-centered care

Education

BSN or equivalent

NP Master’s/Doctoral

Job description

Lifecare-Home-Health-Family-1 is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to support physicians in overseeing the clinical care of patients and families in hospice and home health settings. The role includes face-to-face documentation and home visits for palliation and disease management.

You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, educate patients and families, perform visits, and provide clinical assessment results and guidance to staff to ensure high-quality, compliant end-of-life care.