Hospice Nurse Practitioner (PRN)

Three Oaks Hospice, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Oaks Hospice is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to collaborate with physicians and the palliative care team to deliver hospice services to chronically ill patients and families. You will work with the IDG to evaluate and manage terminal disease, develop patient/family care plans, and educate families about disease processes and end-of-life care.

The role requires NP/APN licensure, CPR certification, and 2+ years in APN clinical care (hospice/home health preferred).

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current state RN and APN licenses and CPR certification.
• Minimum 2 years’ APN clinical care experience; hospice/home health preferred.
• Certification in a specialist area preferred (CHPN or Geriatrics).
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skill, problem solving skills.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto liability insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the IDG in assuring appropriate evaluation and palliative treatment of terminal disease.
• Consults with and assists in the IDG’s development of patient/family plan of care to assure quality care is provided.
• Consults with and educates the patient/family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care. Provides training to other staff as needed.
• Performs and documents visits to patient/family based on plan of care and patient/family need.
• Interacts with attending and consulting physicians as necessary regarding palliative care, in collaboration with hospice physician.
• Consults with and provides education to other IDG members on a prn basis for clinical issues relating to palliation.
• Actively participates in the IDG. Communicates effectively, timely, and appropriately at all times.
• Informs physicians and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient/family response to care.

Skills

Observation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner program

RN license

CPR certification

CHPN or Geriatrics certification (preferred)

Job description

Come join our team at Three Oaks Hospice and our sister companies-Agape Hospice Care, Sage Hospice, Primary and Palliative Care, Elevation Hospice of Colorado, Elevation Hospice, and Primary and Palliative Care of Utah. We are growing and looking for compassionate professionals who want to make a meaningful impact while building a rewarding career in hospice and palliative care.

Together, we share a unified mission to deliver best-in-class care to patients and families. While each organization maintains its own identity and local culture, we operate as one connected network-using shared systems and support to create a smooth, consistent, and candidate-friendly hiring experience.

Why Work for Us:

We are committed to being an employer of choice, offering a supportive culture centered on patient care, clinical excellence, and employee success. If you’re looking for purpose, stability, and growth-this is the place to be. Join our team!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with a physician and other palliative care team members to deliver palliative care and related health care services to chronic and serious ill patients and families.

• Collaborates with the IDG in assuring appropriate evaluation and palliative treatment of terminal disease.
• Consults with and assists in the IDG’s development of patient/family plan of care to assure quality care is provided.
• Consults with and educates the patient/family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care. Provides training to other staff as needed.
• Performs and documents visits to patient/family based on plan of care and patient/family need.
• Interacts with attending and consulting physicians as necessary regarding palliative care, in collaboration with hospice physician.
• Consults with and provides education to other IDG members on a prn basis for clinical issues relating to palliation.
• Actively participates in the IDG. Communicates effectively, timely, and appropriately at all times.
• Informs physicians and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient/family response to care.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Current state RN and APN license and CPR certification.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as an APN clinical care setting preferred; hospice and home health preferred.
• Certification in a specialist area preferred; (e.g., Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN) or Geriatrics)
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skill, problem solving skills, nursing skills per competency checklist.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto liability insurance coverage.