Nurse Practitioner - PRN

Ambercare; Gila (NM); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + mileage

PRN schedule flexibility

401(k) company match

Job summary

Ambercare Hospice in Silver City, NM seeks a compassionate PRN Nurse Practitioner to join our team. You will provide expert clinical assessment, symptom management, and supportive care to hospice patients and families, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to enhance comfort and quality of life.

This PRN role offers flexible scheduling, autonomy to coordinate patient visits, and competitive pay with mileage.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program.
• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice.
• Minimum of two years of varied work experience as a professional nurse.
• Must possess current CPR Certification.
• Demonstrated skill in nursing practices and clinical judgments.
• Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment.
• Ability to cope with family emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles.
• Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to complete job responsibilities.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required.

Responsibilities

• Assume primary responsibility for determining patient eligibility for care based on State, Federal guidelines.
• Obtain data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may impact patient and family’s needs and initiate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Initiate communication with the attending physician, other interdisciplinary staff members and other agencies for the purpose of admission or recertification for care and coordinating optimal care.
• Effectively utilize resources to assist in meeting the patient’s needs
• Provide regular visits to reassess the patient’s eligibility, needs, and update the plan of care

Skills

Communication skills

Home visits

Clinical judgment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Licensed NP in NM

Accredited RN program

CPR Certification

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Ambercare Hospice is seeking a compassionate and dedicated PRN Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our team in Silver City, NM. In this rewarding role, you will provide expert clinical assessment, symptom management, and supportive care to hospice patients and their families during some of life's most meaningful moments. Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, you will play a key role in enhancing comfort, dignity, and quality of life through patient-centered care and clinical expertise.

Ambercare is a leader in home health and hospice care throughout New Mexico, with over 20 years of trusted service. As part of the Addus HomeCare family, we serve thousands of patients across the region—combining heart, professionalism, and the highest standards of care.

Why Choose a Career with Ambercare Hospice?

• Flexible PRN role with autonomy to coordinate patient visits, manage caseload priorities, and provide coverage as needed.
• Competitive pay PLUS mileage.
• High Need, High Impact: Hospice Nurse Practitioners are in growing demand nationwide and play a critical role in delivering expert clinical care, symptom management, and care planning that enhance comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients and their families.
• Manageable Caseloads: We believe in quality over quantity—our average patient load is kept reasonable so you can focus on what matters most: care.
• PRN Team Member Perks: Enjoy the flexibility to create a schedule that fits your lifestyle while making a meaningful impact on patients and families. PRN employees are eligible to participate in the company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and have opportunities to expand their clinical experience, build professional relationships, and contribute to a supportive, mission-driven hospice team.

What You’ll Do

• Assume primary responsibility for determining patient eligibility for care based on State, Federal guidelines.
• Obtain data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may impact patient and family’s needs and initiate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Initiate communication with the attending physician, other interdisciplinary staff members and other agencies for the purpose of admission or recertification for care and coordinating optimal care.
• Effectively utilize resources to assist in meeting the patient’s needs
• Provide regular visits to reassess the patient’s eligibility, needs, and update the plan of care

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice
• Minimum of two years of varied work experience as a professional nurse
• Must possess current CPR Certification
• Demonstrated skill in nursing practices and clinical judgments
• Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment
• Ability to cope with family emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles
• Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to complete job responsibilities
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required

This is your opportunity to do work that truly matters — right now. If you're an Nurse Practitioner ready to jump into a high-impact role with heart and purpose.

Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.