Hospice & Palliative Nurse Practitioner

LE0004 FC Compassus, LLC; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Compassus is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (PPV) to provide palliative and hospice care across various locations. You will perform assessments, educate patients and families, manage symptoms, and coordinate with the Medical Director and IDT to ensure high quality care.

You will adapt to a flexible schedule, including after-hours visits when needed, and uphold Compassus values of compassion, integrity, excellence, teamwork, and innovation. A valid NP license is required.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Nursing required.
• Active NP license in the state of employment.
• Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care preferred but not required.
• Hospice/palliative care experience and ability to travel may be required.
• Flexible schedule and strong collaboration with IDT.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and emergency assessments for hospice/palliative care as indicated.
• Collaborates with Medical Director, Attending Physician, DCS and IDT regarding patient findings.
• Provides physical and emotional care to support patients and families in crisis.
• Orders and interprets tests, prescribes medications within scope, and coordinates care.
• Maintains patient records, ensures CMS coding accuracy and compliance.
• Educates patients and caregivers about care, disease process, dying process, and symptom control.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Nurse Practitioner license (state of employment)

Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care (preferred)

Masters degree in Nursing

Job description

Compassus is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (PPV) to provide palliative and hospice care across various locations. You will perform assessments, educate patients and families, manage symptoms, and coordinate with the Medical Director and IDT to ensure high quality care.

You will adapt to a flexible schedule, including after-hours visits when needed, and uphold Compassus values of compassion, integrity, excellence, teamwork, and innovation. A valid NP license is required.