Nurse Practitioner - Hospice | Riverside Home Health and Hospice

Pennant Group; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Home Health & Hospice in Southern Oregon is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to lead hospice care for patients across Medford, Grants Pass, and surrounding communities.

You will conduct face-to-face visits, guide symptom management, prescribe comfort-focused treatments, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure dignity and comfort at end of life.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current Nurse Practitioner license in Oregon.
• Strong clinical decision-making and assessment skills.
• Ability to communicate compassionately with patients and families.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Hospice or home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hospice face-to-face visits and patient evaluations.
• Managing symptoms and developing comfort-focused care plans.
• Prescribing medications and treatments consistent with hospice goals.
• Collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Supporting patients and families through education and care planning.
• Documenting clinical findings and coordinating care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Clinical decision-making

Clear communication

Autonomy in field

Assessment skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited NP program

Oregon NP license

Job description

Hospice Nurse PractitionerRiverside Home Health & HospiceSouthern Oregon | Medford & Grants PassFull-Time / Part-Time AvailableIf You Became a Nurse Practitioner to Truly Care for Patients — Hospice Is Where That Calling Comes to Life.Hospice medicine is different.It’s not about rushing from room to room or chasing productivity metrics. It’s about using your clinical expertise to ensure patients experience comfort, dignity, and peace during life’s most meaningful moments.At Riverside Home Health & Hospice, our Nurse Practitioners are trusted clinical leaders who guide care for patients and families facing serious illness. You will work closely with our interdisciplinary team to ensure every patient receives thoughtful, compassionate, expert care.If you are a Nurse Practitioner who values relationships, autonomy, and meaningful work, you may have found the place where your career truly matters.Why This Role MattersHospice Nurse Practitioners play a critical role in helping patients live their final chapter with dignity and comfort.In this role you will:• Conduct hospice face-to-face visits and clinical assessments• Guide symptom management and comfort-focused care• Support patients and families through education and care planning• Collaborate closely with physicians and the hospice interdisciplinary team• Help ensure patients receive the right care at the right timeYour work directly impacts the experience families will remember for the rest of their lives.Who Thrives in This RoleOur ideal candidate:• Leads with compassion and emotional intelligence• Communicates clearly with patients and families during difficult moments• Thinks critically and confidently in complex clinical situations• Values collaboration with nurses, social workers, chaplains, and physicians• Works well autonomously in the field• Believes hospice care is both clinical excellence and human connectionHospice experience is helpful, but the most important quality is a heart for serving patients and families at the end of life.Our Culture (This Actually Matters Here)At Riverside, we operate by CAPLICO, the values that guide how we care for patients and how we support each other.C – Customer SecondWe support each other so we can provide exceptional care to patients and families.A – AccountabilityWe do what we say we will do.P – Passion for LearningWe continuously grow and improve.L – Love One AnotherWe treat patients, families, and teammates with compassion and respect.I – Intelligent Risk TakingWe advocate for our patients and speak up when it matters.C – CelebrationWe recognize meaningful moments and victories.O – OwnershipWe take responsibility for outcomes and for one another.Culture at Riverside isn’t something we talk about occasionally — it’s how we work every day.What You’ll Be Doing• Conducting hospice face-to-face visits and patient evaluations• Managing symptoms and developing comfort-focused care plans• Prescribing medications and treatments consistent with hospice goals• Collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary team• Supporting patients and families through education and care planning• Documenting clinical findings and coordinating careYou will serve patients across Southern Oregon including Medford, Grants Pass, and surrounding communities.What Helps You Succeed• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program• Current Nurse Practitioner license in Oregon• Strong clinical decision-making and assessment skills• Ability to communicate compassionately with patients and families• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportationHospice or home health experience preferred.Why Work at RiversideOur clinicians often say hospice work reminds them why they chose healthcare in the first place.At Riverside you’ll find:• A supportive interdisciplinary team• Leadership that trusts your clinical judgment• Meaningful work with patients and families• Opportunities for professional growth• A culture centered on compassion and serviceWhen families say“You helped us through the hardest time of our lives”—you’ll know your work truly mattered.Ready to Make a Meaningful Difference?Call or text our in-house recruiter, Tim 208-919-1472 https://riversidehh.comFacebook: Riverside Home HealthLinkedIn: Riverside Home Health CareProudly affiliated with Pennant Group, named one of the Best Companies to Work for in the West..If you’re ready to practice nursing with purpose, autonomy, and support — we’d love to talk with you.Riverside Home Health & HospiceLife Changing ServiceOne Patient. One Home. One Community at a TimeThe employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.