Hospice & Palliative Care APP

McLeod Health; South Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join Palliative Care Services in a community-based setting. This role focuses on symptom management, advance care planning, and care coordination for patients with serious chronic illnesses.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule, no on-call duties, and collaborative support from a seasoned palliative care team, with opportunities to practice autonomously in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Board certified and/or eligible for South Carolina licensure.
• Minimum of two years of advanced practice experience required.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in hospice, palliative care, geriatrics, home health, oncology, or chronic disease management strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments.
• Manage complex symptoms and pain.
• Facilitate goals-of-care discussions.
• Evaluate hospice eligibility.
• Coordinate care across the healthcare continuum.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

AP experience 2+ years

Education

Accredited NP program

Board certification or eligible

Job description

Job Description

McLeod Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join McLeod Palliative Care Services. This community-based role provides compassionate care to patients with serious chronic and life-limiting illnesses through symptom management, advance care planning, and care coordination. We are seeking a provider who resides in or is willing to relocate to the Horry County area, where a significant portion of our patient population receives care.

Position Highlights

• 100% outpatient, community-based practice with home-based patient visits
  • Monday through Friday schedule, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• No call responsibilities
• Average of 4-6 patient visits per day
• Structured onboarding program with ongoing mentorship and clinical support
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment
• Opportunity to practice autonomously while supported by a highly experienced palliative care team

Team Composition

The provider will join an established team consisting of 3 physicians, 8 nurse practitioners, 5 RN care managers, 1 social worker, and dedicated administrative support. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, managing complex symptoms, facilitating goals-of-care discussions, evaluating hospice eligibility, and coordinating care across the healthcare continuum. The provider will primarily serve patients in Horry County while supporting regional patient care needs as appropriate.

Job Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Board certified and/or eligible for South Carolina licensure
• Minimum of two years of advanced practice experience required
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience in hospice, palliative care, geriatrics, home health, oncology, or chronic disease management strongly preferred

About Us

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.

About The Team

If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals.

We are an equal opportunity employer.