Palliative Care NP — Compassionate Leader & Clinician

Compassus; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 123,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Career development

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Compassus is seeking a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive palliative care across multiple locations within our network. You will assess patients, educate families, and manage symptoms in coordination with PCPs and specialists.

The role requires a Master’s in Nursing, NP licensure, and experience in oncology, hospice, geriatrics, or ICU. Regular travel within a 60-mile radius and after-hours duties are part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing is required.
• Minimum of five years nursing experience; oncology, hospice, geriatrics, or intensive care preferred.
• Active CNS or NP license in state of employment required.
• Certified as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Adult, Family, Acute, or Geriatric required.
• Active NPI number.
• Maintain active DEA certification if state allows prescription of controlled substances by APPs.
• Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and urgent palliative care assessments.
• Provides patient/family education and symptom management.
• Collaborates with Medical Director and IDT; participates in monthly IDT meetings.
• Orders, performs, and interprets labs and imaging within scope.
• Prescribes medications including controlled substances as delegated.
• Maintains accurate patient records and CMS-compliant coding.
• Travels within a 60-mile radius as required.
• Supervises nurse trainees and other learners.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Language skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Nurse Practitioner license

DEA certification

Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care (preferred)

Job description

Compassus is seeking a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive palliative care across multiple locations within our network. You will assess patients, educate families, and manage symptoms in coordination with PCPs and specialists.

The role requires a Master’s in Nursing, NP licensure, and experience in oncology, hospice, geriatrics, or ICU. Regular travel within a 60-mile radius and after-hours duties are part of the schedule.