Hospice & Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner — Home-Based Care

Northern Counties Health Care, Inc.; St. Johnsbury (VT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Counties Health Care, Inc. seeks a Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive hospice services in patients’ homes and communities in compliance with state nursing standards.

The NP conducts exams, develops plans of care, prescribes medications, and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality hospice care. The role involves coordinating with patients and families, evaluating hospice eligibility, and contributing to clinical documentation and

Qualifications

• Advanced graduate education and clinical training.
• Registered nurse practicing under supervision of a collaborating physician.

Responsibilities

• Provide hospice medical care under supervision of a physician.
• Complete history and physical exams and document findings.
• Develop care plans, prescribe medications, and coordinate hospice services.
• Assess hospice eligibility and report to hospice medical director.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Hospice care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Graduate education in nursing

Tools

Medical records

Job description

Northern Counties Health Care, Inc. seeks a Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive hospice services in patients’ homes and communities in compliance with state nursing standards.

The NP conducts exams, develops plans of care, prescribes medications, and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality hospice care. The role involves coordinating with patients and families, evaluating hospice eligibility, and contributing to clinical documentation and