Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care
Gentiva
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Job summary
Gentiva is seeking a compassionate Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to join an interdisciplinary team in delivering high-quality home-based palliative care.
You will perform comprehensive assessments, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with physicians, caregivers, and families to optimize quality of life. ANP licensure, DEA, and Part B billing experience are expected, with opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
Qualifications
- MSN from an accredited school or as required by state law.
- Minimum two years of Nurse Practitioner experience.
- Specialty in Family or Adult Medicine preferred.
- Experience with Part B billing.
- Ability to work autonomously in an AP role.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Palliative Medical Director and care team to deliver patient-centered palliative care.
- Perform in-depth patient assessments including physical, emotional, and psychosocial evaluations.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans with patients and families.
- Manage and adjust treatment plans based on patient needs and progress.
- Prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests as permitted by state law.
- Maintain timely clinical documentation in line with professional standards.
- Communicate with physicians, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Participate in evening/weekend call rotation as needed.
- Facilitate referrals for additional care services when appropriate.
Skills
Education
Job description
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to join our interdisciplinary team. In this role, you will provide advanced palliative care to patients in their homes, helping them achieve the highest quality of life possible while managing complex medical needs. You will work autonomously in collaboration with the Palliative Medical Director, delivering exceptional care and guiding patients and families through every stage of treatment.
- Collaborate with the Palliative Medical Director and care team to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered palliative care.
- Perform in-depth patient assessments, including physical, emotional, and psychosocial evaluations.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans in partnership with patients and families.
- Manage and adjust treatment plans based on patient needs and progress.
- Prescribe medications (including controlled substances) and order diagnostic tests as permitted by state law.
- Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in compliance with professional standards.
- Communicate effectively with physicians, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Participate in evening/weekend call rotation as needed.
- Facilitate referrals for additional care services when appropriate.
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong independent decision-making abilities and self-motivation.
- Understanding of palliative medicine principles, home health, hospice care eligibility, and Medicare/Medicaid regulations.
- Familiarity with the interdisciplinary care process.
- Meets mandatory continuing education requirements for Gentiva and licensing boards.
- Proficient in point-of-care software and technology.
- Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing (or equivalent per state law).
- Minimum two years’ Nurse Practitioner experience.
- Specialty in Family or Adult Medicine preferred.
- Experience with Part B billing.
- Ability to work autonomously in an advanced practice role.
- Current RN license and Nurse Practitioner certification/license as required by state law.
- Collaborative agreement with supervising physician (or willingness to establish).
- Part B Provider certification.
- Federal DEA license and state DEA license (if required).
- ACHPN certification in Hospice and Palliative Care preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.
Compensation may vary within the salary range provided based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's geographic location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and department equity. Gentiva provides associates with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, of which base pay is just one component.
Salary Range: $103,485 - $129,355
- Competitive Pay
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- National & Local Recognition Programs
- Teammate Assistance Fund
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
- Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
- Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
- Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
- Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)
- This is a safety-sensitive position
- Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
- Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
- We are proud to be an EEO employer
- We maintain a drug-free workplace
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