Nurse Practitioner

ACG Hospice; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Immediate PTO

401K matching

Merit increases

Job summary

Agape Care Group is seeking a Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to deliver compassionate care for seriously ill patients in Rutherfordton, NC. You will join a supportive team focused on aligning treatments with patient goals and improving quality of life.

You will provide ongoing palliative care and hospice services, collaborate with clinicians, and engage in education for patients, families, and the care team. Opportunities for professional development are available.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with NP certification/licensure.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant chronic disease/long-term care experience preferred, hospice background a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide hospice and palliative care to seriously ill patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to coordinate care across settings.
• Educate patients and families on care goals, treatments, and symptom management.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

NP license

ACLS/BRN (if applicable)

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team as a Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

Do you value the time you spend with patients? Are you committed to providing quality, compassionate care? We are looking for nurse practitioners who are committed to creating meaningful patient experiences.

As a hospice and palliative nurse practitioner, you will care for seriously ill patients to help alleviate burdensome symptoms and align medical treatments with patients' goals and values. You will collaborate with a team of like-minded clinicians and teammates to deliver the best care possible for your patients wherever they call home. As an active member of the medical community in your territory, you will provide both ongoing palliative care and hospice service and education.

And just like all of our team members, our nurse practitioners have access to our supportive leadership team and professional development opportunities with plenty of room for advancement.

We’re Offering Even More Great Benefits When You Join Our Team!

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Immediate Access to Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Program Bonus Eligibility
• Matching 401K
• Annual Merit Increases
• Years of Service Award Bonuses
• Financial and Legal Assistance Program
• Mental Health and Counseling Programs
• Dental and Orthodontic Coverage
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care with Low Premiums
• $500 Matching Health Savings Account
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Access to Virtual Health & Wellness
• Fertility Assistance Program

About Agape Care Group

As a regional leader in hospice and palliative care, Agape Care Group proudly serves patients through its family of care providers - Agape Care South Carolina, Georgia Hospice Care, Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in North Carolina, and ACG Hospice in Alabama, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Virginia. The company’s employees are committed to serving with love those touched by an advanced illness, providing comfort and support through compassionate care and meaningful experiences. At any location within our company, you'll find a career that means something. You'll not only have the opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference, but you'll also be part of an inclusive, respectful work environment filled with peers who have answered the call to care for others.

Our Company Mission

Our mission is to serve with love, providing comfort and support through compassionate care and meaningful experiences. For our team members, these aren’t empty words. In every interaction, no matter how big or small, we’re dedicated to providing a superior experience for patients facing life-limiting illnesses and their families.

Essential Functions

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Qualifications

• A heart to serve patients and families and a passion for providing the best possible care
• Education: Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing preferred
• Experience: 2 years experience within the last 5 years in chronic disease management/long-term care. Hospice background preferred
• Required: Reliable transportation. Ability to sit, stand, bend, move intermittently and lift at least 80-100 lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively

We’ve worked hard to build a caring culture of integrity, communication, diversity and positive experiences, and we’d love for you to join our team.

• Pay is determined by years of experience and location.