Nurse Practitioner - Hospice

St. Tammany Health System; Madisonville (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver palliative care services in collaboration with physicians and the hospice team. You will conduct home visits, assist with admissions, and provide on‑call coverage and comfort care consults.

Education for patients, families, and survivorship planning are key parts of the role. The position emphasizes establishing goals of care, CMS guideline knowledge, and staff development within a compassionate, community‑oriented setting in

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Adult Health Nursing or Nurse Practitioner required.
• Current Louisiana APRN license and BLS certification are required.
• Knowledge of CMS Hospice guidelines and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver palliative care in collaboration with physicians and care team.
• Provide home visits, GIP consults, on-call coverage and comfort care.
• Educate patients and families; support survivorship planning.
• Assist with staff development and care goals of patients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

CMS guidelines knowledge

Driver's license

Education

Master’s degree in Adult Health Nursing/Nurse Practitioner

Job description

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world‑class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community‑oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Job Description And Position Requirements

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Job Summary:

Works in collaboration with physicians and hospice interdisciplinary team members to deliver palliative care services. Provides home visits for face‑to‑face assessments, GIP (general in patient) consults/admissions, on‑call provider coverage and comfort care consults. Provides patient and family education, psychological support, social support, and survivorship care planning throughout the continuum of care. Works with patients and families to establish goals of care related to health care services. Assists with staff development.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Adult Health Nursing/Nurse Practitioner. Minimum two years’ experience in a palliative care setting required. Current Louisiana APRN license. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledgeable on CMS guidelines for Hospice.

Must have a valid and current state issued driver’s license. Must maintain and provide proof of automobile insurance (at own expense) in amounts which meet at least the minimum liability coverage limits required by the state of their residence.

Physical Demands:

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 20 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Physical Effort required:

• Constant (67%-100%) - handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing
• Frequently (34%-66%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping, crouching, reaching
• Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), crawling

EMPLOYMENT

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.