Hospice Nurse Practitioner - PRN

Legacy Hospice, Inc.; Corinth (MS); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Mission-driven team environment

Résumé du poste

Legacy Hospice, Inc. in Mississippi is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide compassionate, patient-centered hospice care in patients' homes within the community.

You will perform eligibility assessments, comprehensive evaluations, and develop care plans while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality symptom management and timely interventions. This role requires an APRN license, MSN, hospice/geriatric certification preferred, and at least 1 year of hospice or home

Qualifications

• Licensed APRN in the state of employment.
• MSN or equivalent nursing degree.
• Hospice, palliative care, or geriatrics certification preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of hospice or home health experience.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Comfort with mobile tech and electronic charting.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Compassionate bedside manner; professional conduct.
• Pre-employment drug screening including marijuana.

Responsabilités

• Conduct face-to-face hospice eligibility assessments.
• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, histories, exams, and care coordination.
• Develop and update individualized hospice care plans.
• Collaborate with medical director and interdisciplinary team.
• Prescribe medications and treatments as indicated.
• Educate patients and caregivers on symptoms, progression, and planning.
• Participate in quality improvement and compliance initiatives.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Connaissances

APRN license

MSN degree

Hospice/geriatrics cert

1+ year hospice/home health

BLS/CPR

Valid driver's license

Electronic charting

Independent work

Compassionate bedside manner

Drug screening required

Formation

Master’s degree in Nursing

Description du poste

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Legacy Hospice provides compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals and families facing life-limiting illness. We’re seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our team and help ensure our patients receive high-quality, holistic care in the comfort of their homes.

This role offers the opportunity to provide clinical expertise, build relationships with patients and families, and make a meaningful difference every day.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct face-to-face hospice eligibility assessments
• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, including histories, physical exams, and coordination of care
• Develop and update individualized hospice care plans
• Collaborate with the hospice medical director and interdisciplinary team
• Prescribe medications and treatments according to patient needs
• Educate patients and caregivers about symptom management, disease progression, and care planning
• Participate in quality improvement and compliance initiatives
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation

Qualifications

• Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of employment
• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Certification in hospice, palliative care, or geriatrics (preferred)
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience (hospice, home health, or similar preferred)
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
• Comfortable using mobile technology and electronic charting systems (Homecare Homebase, Microsoft 365, etc.)
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and respond urgently to patient needs
• Compassionate and professional bedside manner
• Please note: Legacy Hospice is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening is required, including testing for marijuana.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Supportive, mission-driven team environment