Nurse Practitioner - Home Health/Hospice (Per Diem)
Listed compensation
$50/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Role: Nurse Practitioner - Home Health/Hospice
- Rate: Per Visit
- Main Office location: Worcester, MA
- Service Area: Worcester, Sturbridge & Surrounding Areas
- Schedule: Flexible
- Job Type: Per Diem
Qualifications
Current APRN state professional license (Adult/Geriatrics specialty preferred), DEA certificate, CPR certification.
- Master’s degree in Advanced Practice Nursing from an accredited school.
- At least 2 years as a Nurse Practitioner, preferably in home health care.
- Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Homecare Homebase knowledge is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Conduct admission assessments and develop personalized treatment plans.
- Provide routine and urgent care visits, ensuring flexibility to meet patient needs.
- Manage medication orders and educate patients on proper usage.
- Handle wound care, testing, and equipment/supply needs.
- Document patient progress and collaborate with the care team for optimal results.
- Assist in discharge planning and coordinate with community resources.
- Participate in team meetings and briefings to ensure cohesive patient care.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and report any incidents or safety concerns.
What We Offer
- Mileage Reimbursement
- 401(k) Match
- Reduced Electronic Documentation Time!
- Flexible schedule
- Training, meetings, and other hourly activities paid at $50/hour
- Free CEU’s and professional development
Pathways Healthcare is committed to providing exceptional care to our patients and fostering a positive work environment for our team members. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and possess the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Home Health/Hospice — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% are remote, 30% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $104k | Nurse Practitioner median $159k (middle half $159k–$159k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$98k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nurse Practitioner listings in Massachusetts | 419 active | 13,755 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 35% remote · 30% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment419 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Nurse Practitioner pay trend | +2.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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