Nurse Practitioner

Heart to Heart Hospice; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Heart to Heart Hospice in Seattle seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide specialized hospice care. You will assess patients, manage symptoms, and educate families about disease progression and end-of-life options.

In collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), you’ll develop and monitor care plans, coordinate with physicians, ensure timely documentation, and maintain compliance with state and federal regulations. This is a full-time on-site role serving our local community.

Qualifications

• RN license in the state
• APN license
• Two years of APN clinical experience
• Knowledge of pharmacology, palliative care, and end-of-life care
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and families about disease, self-care, and end-of-life options
• Assist in developing patient/family care plans with the IDG
• Collaborate with physicians on palliative care and plan adjustments
• Report changes in patient needs and outcomes promptly
• Ensure timely documentation and compliance with laws and regulations
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Pharmacology knowledge

Palliative care knowledge

End-of-life care

Education

Baccalaureate School of Nursing

Registered Nurse license (state)

Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license

Job description

Nurse Practitioner

What You Must Have:

• Graduate of a Baccalaureate School of Nursing


• Current State license as a Registered Nurse and as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)


• Current Driver's License, reliable transportation,and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance


• Two years of experience as an APN in a clinical care setting, hospice or home health preferred


• Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacology, palliative care, and end-of-life

What You Will Do:

• Consult with and educate the patient/family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care


• Consult with and assists in the IDG’s development of patient/family plan of care to assure quality care is provided


• Interact with attending and consulting physicians as necessary regarding palliative care, in collaboration with hospice physician


• Inform physicians and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient/family response to care


• Timely submission of all documentation


• Performance of other duties as required


• Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures