Nurse Practitioner - Hospice

This Nurse Practitioner - Hospice position at VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Hospice and Palliative Medicine position at VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region 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.

Nationally, Hospice and Palliative Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $260k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $110k to $164k annually.

This is approximately 47% below the national median for Hospice and Palliative Medicine professionals, which is around $260k.

This position is based in Bennington, Vermont.

Key skills and qualifications: Hospice care, Home health, Clinical assessment, Patient diagnosis, Prognosis evaluation, Medical documentation, Time management, Flexibility. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Hospice and Palliative Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Nurse Practitioner conducts face-to-face visits for hospice patients to support diagnosis, prognosis, and recertification. They are responsible for documenting clinical findings and providing necessary care during these encounters in collaboration with the medical director.

Benefits package: Flexible hours, Work-life balance, Autonomy in scheduling. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.