PRN Nurse Practitioner – Palliative Care with Autonomy

Hospice De La Luz; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Face-to-face per visit rate $125–$150

On-call stipend

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Hospice de la Luz is seeking a PRN (per diem) Nurse Practitioner to join our team providing face-to-face visits for patients in palliative care in Albuquerque and surrounding areas. This role offers work-life balance, a flexible schedule, autonomy, and competitive compensation.

Primary duties include clinical oversight, consultation with physicians, and guiding the Interdisciplinary Group to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• Licensure: Current State license as a Registered Nurse and as an Advanced Practice Nurse. Current Driver's License.
• Experience: Two years' APN experience; hospice/home health preferred.
• Skills: Nursing skills per standards; knowledge of pharmacology and palliative care.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
• On-call: 1-2 weeks per month.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the IDG to assure appropriate evaluation and palliative treatment of terminal disease.
• Consults with and assists in the IDG's development of the plan of care to ensure quality care.
• Educates patients and families about disease, self-care, and end-of-life care; trains staff as needed.
• Performs and documents visits to patients/families based on the plan of care.
• Interacts with attending and hospice physicians regarding palliative care; collaborates with hospice physician.
• Provides education to IDG members on palliation on a PRN basis.
• Participates in IDG activities; communicates effectively and timely.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Registered Nurse

Palliative care

Face-to-face visits

Communication skills

Education

Diploma/Associate/Baccalaureate in Nursing

Job description

Hospice de la Luz is seeking a PRN (per diem) Nurse Practitioner to join our team providing face-to-face visits for patients in palliative care in Albuquerque and surrounding areas. This role offers work-life balance, a flexible schedule, autonomy, and competitive compensation.

Primary duties include clinical oversight, consultation with physicians, and guiding the Interdisciplinary Group to ensure high-quality care.