Hospice Nurse Practitioner (NP) PT / PRN
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Among the best 10% for work-life in Hospice And Palliative Care (NP)
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Job Description
Join a Team That Puts YOU First! At Southwestern Palliative Care & Hospice, we do things differently. Our philosophy is simple: our team comes first. When you feel supported, empowered, and valued, you deliver the kind of care that changes lives.
That’s why we invest in your growth from day one, through mentorship, ongoing education, and a culture that encourages intelligent risk-taking and innovation. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want a career that grows with you, SWPCH is the place to be!
As a Nurse Practitioner specializing in in-home and hospice care, you’ll have the flexibility to manage your schedule while delivering personalized, dignified care to patients and families during life’s most important moments.
Conduct in-home visits, physical assessments, and face-to-face evaluations Develop and manage individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and care teams Prescribe medications and treatments, ensuring symptom control and comfort Educate and support patients and families through end-of-life care decisions Serve as a trusted resource for hospice eligibility and recertification Our Commitment to You Flexibility: Enjoy autonomy in managing your visits and balancing work-life needs.
Impact: Provide holistic care that truly makes a difference for patients and families Collaboration: Work with an interdisciplinary team that shares your commitment to excellence
Requirements
Master’s degree and completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program Current state licensure and CPR certification Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN) or specialty areas such as geriatrics or pediatrics preferred, but not required At least 1 year of NP experience and 1 year in hospice or palliative care Strong communication, problem-solving, and clinical skills Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.
The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.
Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.
Cornerstone Home Health and Hospice is dedicated to providing a comprehensive array of services within the Home Health, Hospice, and Home Care healthcare industries. Our offerings encompass a wide range of personalized care delivered directly within patients' homes, tailored to meet their unique needs and preferences.
Within the realm of Home Health, our services include skilled nursing care, medication management, wound care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and chronic disease management.
In the Hospice setting, we provide compassionate end-of-life care, pain management, symptom control, emotional and spiritual support for patients and their families during this sensitive time.
Additionally, our Home Care services extend to assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, and medication reminders, enabling individuals to maintain their independence and quality of life in the comfort of their own homes.
Rooted in the belief of delivering life-changing service, we foster an environment centered on values like Ownership, Accountability, Celebration, Love, Intelligent Risk Taking, Passion for Learning, and prioritizing the Customer's needs.
Through this ethos, we empower local agency leaders and caregivers to provide outstanding care to their communities, ensuring that compassionate care thrives in every home we serve.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner will conduct in-home visits, perform physical assessments, and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the medical team. They are also responsible for prescribing medications, managing symptom control, and providing education to patients and families regarding end-of-life care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and possess current state licensure and CPR certification. At least one year of experience as an NP and one year in hospice or palliative care is required, along with a valid driver's license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hospice Nurse Practitioner (NP) PT / PRN at Pennant Group a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Hospice And Palliative Care (NP) — ranked against 44 active Hospice And Palliative Care (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Hospice and Palliative Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 40 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 25% are remote, 60% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
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