PRN - Hospice Nurse Practitioner
Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.
Job Description
About the Role
Join MEDICA HEALTH MANAGEMENT INC as a Hospice Nurse Practitioner – PRN, Road Warrior in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides medical care, palliates and manages terminal illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physician.
- Completes the hospice face to face visit.
Requirements
- prior to the third and subsequent hospice benefit periods to assess hospice eligibility based on the hospice conditions of participation and the local coverage determinations.
- Provides clinical information to the hospice medical director for interpretation for eligibility for hospice recertification.
- Makes recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for certification and recertification for hospice care.
- Reviews clinical information, coordinates and oversees patient care in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners.
Work Schedule
- Seasonal position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join MEDICA HEALTH MANAGEMENT INC as a Hospice Nurse Practitioner – PRN, Road Warrior.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN - Hospice Nurse Practitioner at MEDICA HEALTH MANAGEMENT a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Hospice & Palliative Care nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Hospice & Palliative Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Hospice & Palliative Care position at MEDICA HEALTH MANAGEMENT is open to nurse practitioner candidates.
Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Southlake, Texas.
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a nurse practitioner earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Hospice Care, Palliative Care, Nurse Practitioner, Medical Assessment, Plan of Care Development, Medication Prescribing, Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration, Symptom Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Hospice & Palliative Care role.
Core responsibilities: The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive hospice services, including medical care, palliation, and management of terminal illness under physician supervision. Responsibilities involve conducting thorough patient assessments, developing individualized plans of care, prescribing treatments, and c...
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Seasonal
Posted
2mo ago
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