PRN Hospice & Palliative Nurse Practitioner

Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County; Statesville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County is seeking a compassionate PRN Nurse Practitioner to support hospice and palliative services across multiple locations, including home visits, IPU rounding, and hospital consults.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in nursing, NC NP licensure, national certification, and at least two years of NP experience. Hospice experience and flexibility for varied schedules in a patient-centered, team-based setting are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing and NP license in NC.
• National certification required after January 1, 2000.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Hospice and/or Hospital experience preferred; hospice/palliative medicine certification preferred.
• Knowledge of caring for terminally ill patients and family psychosocial impact.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide hospice and palliative care consults.
• Support hospice and palliative services across multiple locations.
• Perform home visits, IPU rounding, and hospital consults as needed.

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Nurse Practitioner license

National certification

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and flexible PRN Nurse Practitioner to support our hospice and palliative care services across multiple locations based on organizational need. This role may include hospice and palliative home visits, rounding in our Inpatient Unit (IPU), and providing palliative care consults at our local hospital. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, adaptable to a variety of care settings, and committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Strong collaboration skills and a team-oriented approach are essential, along with a deep respect for patients and families during serious illness and end-of-life care.

• Master’s degree in nursing. Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner with the North Carolina Board of Medicine and the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• National certification required after January 1, 2000.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Hospice and/or Hospital experience preferred. Certified in hospice and palliative medicine preferred.
• Knowledge and experience about the medical aspects of caring for terminally ill patients and the psychosocial impact of terminal disease on patients and families.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.