Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Agape Care Group; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401K Matching

Annual Merit Increases

Health Insurance

Mental Health Programs

Dental Coverage

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Agape Care Group is seeking a Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to provide patient-centered care to seriously ill individuals, aligning treatments with goals and values. You will work with a dedicated team across hospice and palliative services to deliver compassionate care wherever patients call home.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clinicians, ongoing education, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive leadership structure.

Qualifications

• Heart for serving patients and families with a passion for high-quality care.
• 2 years of experience in chronic disease management or long-term care preferred.
• Hospice experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Care for seriously ill patients in hospice and palliative settings.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care.
• Educate patients and families about care options and goals.
• Support home-based care and comfort measures as needed.

Skills

Heart for service

Compassionate care

Patient advocacy

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

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

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.

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.

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
• 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.