Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Deercreekseniorliving; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) matching

Employee Assistance Program

FSA / HSA

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. is hiring a Nurse Practitioner to provide in-home palliative and hospice care in the Yuma, AZ area. You will perform visits, assessments, and collaborate with physicians to tailor care plans that ensure comfort.

You will prescribe treatments, educate families, and guide hospice eligibility decisions while enjoying autonomy in scheduling and a team-driven, compassionate work environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current state licensure and CPR certification.
• Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN) or geriatrics/pediatrics preferred but not required.
• At least 1 year of NP experience and 1 year in hospice or palliative care.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home visits, physical assessments, and face-to-face evaluations.
• Develop and manage individualized care plans with physicians and care teams.
• Prescribe medications and treatments for symptom control and comfort.
• Educate and support patients and families through end-of-life care decisions.
• Serve as a trusted resource for hospice eligibility and recertification.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Clinical skills

CPR certification

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Join a Team That Puts YOU First! At Southwestern Palliative Care & Hospice, we do things differently. Our philosophy is simple: our team comes first. When you feel supported, empowered, and valued, you deliver the kind of care that changes lives. That’s why we invest in your growth from day one, through mentorship, ongoing education, and a culture that encourages intelligent risk-taking and innovation. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want a career that grows with you, SWPCH is the place to be! As a Nurse Practitioner specializing in in-home palliative and hospice care, you’ll have the flexibility to manage your schedule while delivering personalized, dignified care to patients and families during life’s most important moments.

Your Impact

• Conduct in-home visits, physical assessments, and face-to-face evaluations
• Develop and manage individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and care teams
• Prescribe medications and treatments, ensuring symptom control and comfort
• Educate and support patients and families through end-of-life care decisions
• Serve as a trusted resource for hospice eligibility and recertification

Our Commitment To You

• Flexibility: Enjoy autonomy in managing your visits and balancing work-life needs.
• Impact: Provide holistic care that truly makes a difference for patients and families
• Collaboration: Work with an interdisciplinary team that shares your commitment to excellence

Requirements

• Master’s degree and completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Current state licensure and CPR certification
• Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN) or specialty areas such as geriatrics or pediatrics preferred, but not required
• At least 1 year of NP experience and 1 year in hospice or Palliative care
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and clinical skills
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• FSA / HSA
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Referral Program

The 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. We strive to be the gold standard of in-home care in and around the Yuma, AZ area. It is our mission to be of service by providing loving, compassionate care and maintain dignity to the very end.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.