In-Home Palliative Care NP — Compassionate Leader

Gentiva; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

Recognition Programs

Teammate Assistance Fund

Mileage Reimbursement

Education Support & Tuition Assistance

CEUs and Continuing Education Support

Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disabl.

Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Ill,

Disability)

Job summary

Gentiva seeks a compassionate Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality, in-home palliative care. You’ll work autonomously with the Palliative Medical Director to support patients and families through all stages of treatment.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, individualized care plans, medication management, and coordination with care teams. This role requires strong leadership, compliance with regulations, and a patient-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Minimum two years’ NP experience, autonomy in practice.
• Specialty in Family or Adult Medicine preferred.
• Experience with Part B billing and Medicare/Medicaid rules.
• Collaborative agreement with supervising physician (or willingness).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Palliative Medical Director to deliver patient-centered care.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments across physical, emotional, and psychosocial domains.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans with patients and families.
• Manage and adjust treatment plans as patient needs evolve.
• Prescribe medications (including controlled substances) per state law.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in compliance with standards.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, caregivers, and healthcare teams.
• Participate in evening/weekend call rotation as needed.
• Facilitate referrals for additional care services when appropriate.

Skills

Leadership

Independent decision-making

Palliative medicine

Interdisciplinary care

Communication

Medicare/Medicaid regulations

Continuing education

Interpersonal skills

Home health knowledge

Education

MSN

Family or Adult Medicine specialization

Part B Provider certification

Job description

Gentiva seeks a compassionate Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality, in-home palliative care. You’ll work autonomously with the Palliative Medical Director to support patients and families through all stages of treatment.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, individualized care plans, medication management, and coordination with care teams. This role requires strong leadership, compliance with regulations, and a patient-centered approach.