Hospice & Palliative NP: Independent, Compassionate Care Leader

Gentiva; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

Wellness Programs

CEUs and Tuition Support

Job summary

Heartland Hospice seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals with serious illnesses, including hospice and palliative needs. You will perform F2F visits for eligibility and recertification, collaborate with IDG/IDT, and guide patients and families through complex medical decisions and symptom management.

The role requires MSN or higher, NP certification, and strong clinical assessment and communication skills.

Qualifications

• MSN or higher from an accredited program.
• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Minimum of two years NP experience preferred.
• Experience in hospice/palliative care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform hospice F2F visits for eligibility certification and recertification.
• Collaborate with Hospice and Palliative Medical Directors and IDGs/IDTs to deliver comprehensive care.
• Coordinate with PCP/Attending Providers and specialists to Plan of Care.
• Conduct in-depth patient assessments (physical, emotional, functional, psychosocial).
• Prescribe medications and treatments within state scope and PSPA parameters.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Education

MSN or higher

NP program completed

Tools

EMR proficiency

Job description

Heartland Hospice seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals with serious illnesses, including hospice and palliative needs. You will perform F2F visits for eligibility and recertification, collaborate with IDG/IDT, and guide patients and families through complex medical decisions and symptom management.

The role requires MSN or higher, NP certification, and strong clinical assessment and communication skills.