Palliative Care NP — Part-Time Home Care & Hospice

Covenant Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Covenant Health is seeking a part-time Nurse Practitioner for Palliative Care to deliver primary care under physician supervision in a homecare/hospice setting. You will work day shifts, serve as a resource for staff, and participate in quality improvement initiatives while following established protocols.

Your role includes patient assessment, history taking, documentation, and coordination with the care team to ensure optimal outcomes for patients at home and in hospice services.

Qualifications

• Current DEA license.
• Certification by ANA, AANP or NCC in Family NP/Adult-Gerontology/Psychiatric-MMH as applicable.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under physician supervision and established medical protocols.
• Maintains patient records accurately and timely.
• Collaborates with physician preceptor to review medical protocols and adjust care plans.
• Obtains medical histories, performs exams, orders and analyzes lab work as needed.
• Promotes health maintenance and patient education; may supervise clinical staff.

Skills

Patient care

Collaboration with physician

Clinical protocol adherence

Education

Nurse Practitioner degree

Job description

Covenant Health is seeking a part-time Nurse Practitioner for Palliative Care to deliver primary care under physician supervision in a homecare/hospice setting. You will work day shifts, serve as a resource for staff, and participate in quality improvement initiatives while following established protocols.

Your role includes patient assessment, history taking, documentation, and coordination with the care team to ensure optimal outcomes for patients at home and in hospice services.