Palliative Care NP — Expert Comfort & Team Collaboration

Hospice-of-Dubuqu; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice of Dubuque is seeking a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to join the team, providing primary palliative care under supervision and coordinating with patients’ primary care providers. Visits may occur at patients’ homes or contracted facilities, with weekly inpatient rotations as needed.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and nurses, precise documentation for reimbursement, and ongoing education for staff. Licensure in IA required; DEA and CPR are also required.

Qualifications

• ARNP with graduate degree and unrestricted license in IA (and IL/WI if seeing patients there).
• Current DEA certificate without restriction.
• CPR certification.
• Excellent communication with diverse populations and teams.
• Leadership and analytical skills for interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Represent Hospice of Dubuque professionally and advance palliative care as a medical specialty.
• Assess and consult patients in residence or contracted facilities; coordinate with primary care providers.
• Complete face-to-face visits, prescribe within scope of practice, and document for reimbursement.
• Participate in inpatient palliative care rotations and support access to hospice services.
• Maintain patient records, support training, and liaise with community providers.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Problem solving

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing (ARNP)

Unrestricted nursing license IA/IL/WI

DEA certificate

CPR certification

Tools

DEA certificate management

Job description

Hospice of Dubuque is seeking a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to join the team, providing primary palliative care under supervision and coordinating with patients’ primary care providers. Visits may occur at patients’ homes or contracted facilities, with weekly inpatient rotations as needed.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and nurses, precise documentation for reimbursement, and ongoing education for staff. Licensure in IA required; DEA and CPR are also required.