Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem
Listed compensation
$85.00 /Hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
Practicing in our dedicated, 12 bed Hospice Inpatient Center at Port Jefferson on the campus of St. Charles Hospital, the Hospice Nurse Practitioner will provide direct care to patients with terminal illness, perform assessments, history and physicals, and work closely with all members of our interdisciplinary team. This role will assist the Medical Director and hospice physician staff with the oversight and management of hospice patients and their caregivers and serve as a resource for clinical staff.
Job Details
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of hospice concepts, philosophy, policies and procedures and will be computer literate with Microsoft Office and Hospice software experience.
Minimum Requirements
- Current NYS license and registration as a Nurse Practitioner
- Unrestricted federal DEA registration and DEA registration number
- Graduate of a Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Minimum 2 years of experience in oncology, hospice, home health care or medical/surgical nursing.
- Prior experience caring for terminally ill patients and providing care in home and institutional settings
Salary Range
USD $75.00 - USD $85.00 /Hr.
This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job, and it does not include the value of benefits.
At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner will provide direct care to patients with terminal illness, including performing assessments, history, and physicals. They will also assist the Medical Director with the oversight and management of hospice patients and serve as a clinical resource for staff.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current NYS Nurse Practitioner license, an unrestricted DEA registration, and a Master's degree in Nursing. A minimum of 2 years of experience in oncology, hospice, home health, or medical/surgical nursing is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Hospice and Palliative Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 40 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 25% are remote, 63% have no call, 73% require no weekends.
Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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