Hospice Nurse Practitioner – PRN

Addus HomeCare; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Hours

Culture and Team Atmosphere

Mileage Reimbursement

Referral Program

Certification Benefit

Discount Programs

Job summary

Alamo Hospice in Waco, Texas is seeking a PRN Nurse Practitioner to support patients in Waco and surrounding counties. You will determine eligibility for care, coordinate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, and provide regular home visits to reassess needs.

The role emphasizes compassionate, patient‑centered care in the home setting, with flexible hours and opportunities to grow within the hospice program.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program.
• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice.
• Minimum of two years of varied work experience as a professional nurse.
• Must possess current CPR Certification.
• Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment.
• Valid driver''s license and proof of insurance is required.

Responsibilities

• Determine patient eligibility for care based on State and Federal guidelines.
• Obtain data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may impact patient and family needs; initiate intervention.
• Coordinate admission or recertification for care with physician and interdisciplinary staff for optimal care.
• Provide regular visits to reassess patient eligibility and update the plan of care.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

CPR Certification

Home visits

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

NP/RN degree

Job description

Alamo Hospice is hiring a PRN NP to support Waco and surrounding counties Come join our compassionate growing team of professional clinicians who make a difference in the lives of patients and families facing end of life journey

What We offer

• Flexible HoursGreat culture and team atmosphereMileage reimbursementEmployee Referral Program Hospice Certification benefit and salary increaseEmployee Discount Programs

What Youll Do

Assume primary responsibility for determining patient eligibility for care based on State Federal guidelines Obtain data on physical psychological social and spiritual factors that may impact patient and familys needs and initiate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team Initiate communication with the attending physician other interdisciplinary staff members and other agencies for the purpose of admission or recertification for care and coordinating optimal care Effectively utilize resources to assist in meeting the patients needs Provide regular visits to reassess the patients eligibility needs and update the plan of care

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice
• Minimum of two years of varied work experience as a professional nurse
• Must possess current CPR Certification
• Demonstrated skill in nursing practices and clinical judgments
• Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment
• Ability to cope with family emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles
• Interpersonal verbal and written communication skills necessary to complete job responsibilities
• Valid drivers license and proof of insurance is required