Nurse Practitioner- PRN Palliative

Addus HomeCare; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with generous company match

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Tennessee Quality Care Hospice in Jackson, TN seeks a PRN Nurse Practitioner to support the palliative care team. Enjoy flexible, part-time scheduling (15–20 hours weekly) with potential weekend coverage if desired and a well-established employer with competitive pay.

Coverage area includes Jackson and surrounding counties. Qualifications include NP licensure in the state, RN education, CPR, and strong home-visit nursing skills to support patients and families in a home setting.

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

• Determine patient eligibility for care based on State and Federal guidelines.
• Gather data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors affecting patient/family needs and initiate interventions with the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate admission or recertification for care with attending physician and other staff/agencies.
• Utilize resources to meet the patient’s needs.
• Provide regular visits to reassess eligibility, needs, and update the plan of care.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner license

Home visits

CPR certification

Interpersonal communication

Driver’s license & insurance

Education

Registered Nursing program graduate

Job description

Tennessee Quality Care Hospice is seeking a PRN Nurse Practitioner to join their growing palliative team in the Jackson, TN area. Enjoy working for a well-established company with competitive pay and flexible hours!

Coverage Area: Jackson, TN and surrounding counties.

Schedule: As needed. 15-20 hours a week. Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm. Weekends available if desired.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us
A Culture That Cares:
Work alongside a dedicated, compassionate hospice team that values collaboration, respect, and high-quality patient care.

• 401(k) with generous company match
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonuses
• Employee discount programs

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

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

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