Hospice & Palliative NP - Compassionate Care Leader

AdvisaCare; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

AdvisaCare Hospice & Palliative Care in Michigan is seeking an seasoned Nurse Practitioner to join our team. This role involves conducting medical evaluations for elderly, frail patients at home, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team, and ensuring compassionate, patient-centered care.

The NP will prescribe and manage treatments, assist in care planning, and participate in ongoing professional development while maintaining high standards of confidentiality and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted Nurse Practitioner in Michigan required.
• Minimum of one-year experience in a Medicare-certified home health/hospice agency preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of home health nursing/hospice and/or outpatient services preferred.
• Willing and able to meet the agency need to support hospice Medical Director/designee.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgement, and ability to promote collaboration at all levels.
• Meets health requirements demanded of all clinical/field staff who provide service through the agency.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and urgent assessments in patients' home environments.
• Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory and radiology tests within scope of practice.
• Prescribes medications including controlled substances as delegated.
• Coordinates care with the Interdisciplinary Team and Medical Director.
• Maintains accurate patient records and documentation within 24 hours of visits.
• Supports continuity of care and participates in QA activities related to NP scope of practice.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Home health/hospice experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Job description

AdvisaCare Hospice & Palliative Care in Michigan is seeking an seasoned Nurse Practitioner to join our team. This role involves conducting medical evaluations for elderly, frail patients at home, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team, and ensuring compassionate, patient-centered care.

The NP will prescribe and manage treatments, assist in care planning, and participate in ongoing professional development while maintaining high standards of confidentiality and collaboration.