Hospice Nurse Practitioner — Palliative Care Leader

BrightSpring Health Services Corporation; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) program

FSA

EAP

Job summary

Hospice Home Care, an affiliate of Adoration Health, seeks a qualified Hospice Nurse Practitioner to provide medical care, assessments and treatment planning for hospice patients. You will conduct histories, exams and face-to-face visits to determine eligibility, under physician supervision, while documenting thoroughly and coordinating with the care team.

The role requires NP certification, current state nursing license, DEA, CPR, and a strong hospice background.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current DEA license, if applicable to state regulations.
• Current nursing license in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Master’s degree with minimum of one year NP experience.
• One year hospice or palliative care experience preferred.
• Accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by state of practice.
• Certification in a specialist area preferred (e.g. Hospice and Palliative Nursing or Geriatrics).

Responsibilities

• Providing medical care and managing terminal illness under the supervision of a collaborating physician.
• Completing history and physical examinations by evaluating the patient’s medical condition and health history.
• Completing hospice face to face visit requirements to assess eligibility.
• Making recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding eligibility for certification and recertification.
• Completing and maintaining accurate clinical notes.
• Communicating with the physician and participating in interdisciplinary meetings to address patient and family needs.
• Ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Graduate from an accredited School ofN

DEA license

Current nursing license

CPR certification

Master’s degree NP

Hospice or palliative care experience

Certification in Hospice/ Palliative (

Education

Master’s degree in Nurse Practitioner

Nursing degree from accredited program

Job description

Hospice Home Care, an affiliate of Adoration Health, seeks a qualified Hospice Nurse Practitioner to provide medical care, assessments and treatment planning for hospice patients. You will conduct histories, exams and face-to-face visits to determine eligibility, under physician supervision, while documenting thoroughly and coordinating with the care team.

The role requires NP certification, current state nursing license, DEA, CPR, and a strong hospice background.