Per Diem Hospice/Palliative NP – Philadelphia Home Care

Constellation Health Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Constellation Health Services in Philadelphia seeks a part-time Nurse Practitioner with Hospice/Palliative care expertise to join our PRN team. The ideal candidate provides expert clinical care under physician supervision and ensures compliance with the Nurse Practice Act.

You will perform histories and physicals, determine hospice eligibility, develop care plans, coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, educate patients and families, and maintain accurate medical records while upholding

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Has a current DEA license.
• Current nursing licensure in State and CPR certification.
• Previous home care/hospice experience is required.
• Accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by State.
• CHPN or Hospice and Palliative Nursing certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical care, palliates and manages terminal illness under physician supervision.
• Completes history and physical examinations and documents findings.
• Develops individualized plans of care and prescribes medications or treatments.
• Completes hospice face‑to‑face visit requirements to assess eligibility.
• Coordinates and oversees patient care with the hospice interdisciplinary team.
• Educates patients, families and caregivers about care plans and options.
• Maintains accurate clinical notes and medical records.
• Ensures HIPAA compliance and safety in the care environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Observation skills

Nursing skills

Education

Accredited NP program

Current state nursing licensure

DEA license

Job description

Constellation Health Services in Philadelphia seeks a part-time Nurse Practitioner with Hospice/Palliative care expertise to join our PRN team. The ideal candidate provides expert clinical care under physician supervision and ensures compliance with the Nurse Practice Act.

You will perform histories and physicals, determine hospice eligibility, develop care plans, coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, educate patients and families, and maintain accurate medical records while upholding