Company:

Compassus

 

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner embodies Compassus values—Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation—while upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and fostering positive relationships internally and externally.

In palliative care, the Nurse Practitioner provides assessments, education, symptom management, and support to patients with chronic or life-threatening conditions, collaborating with the PCP, specialists, and Compassus Medical Director to ensure high-quality, compliant care.

In hospice care, they support the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and hospice physician by conducting assessments, providing education, and addressing patient and family needs to ensure comfort and coping. The role requires schedule flexibility, including after-hours or emergency visits as needed.

Condensed Job Description: Nurse Practitioner – Hospice and Palliative Care

Responsibilities:
Hospice Care:

Perform routine and emergency assessments, including recertification visits for patients in the 3rd benefit period or beyond.Provide physical and emotional care to support patients and families in crises, preventing unnecessary hospitalizations.Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT), Medical Director, and attending physicians to ensure quality care.Educate patients and caregivers on disease processes, symptom management, and advanced care planning.Complete and submit required documentation within 24 hours.

Palliative Care:

Conduct routine and urgent patient/family assessments at home or outpatient settings.Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic health conditions, prescribing medications and ordering treatments as necessary.Collaborate with physicians and IDT, coordinating care and facilitating referrals.Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.Provide education on treatment goals, symptom control, and advanced care planning.

General Duties:

Participate in IDT meetings and supervise trainees as needed.Flex schedule for emergency visits or after-hours needs.Engage in professional growth and maintain confidentiality.

Education and Experience:

Master’s degree in Nursing required.Hospice Care: At least 1 year of nursing experience (hospice, oncology, or home health preferred).Palliative Care: Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience (oncology, geriatrics, or intensive care preferred).

Skills:

Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.Proficient in patient education, care coordination, and documentation.Must be flexible, able to travel, and work evenings or weekends as needed.

This role offers a meaningful opportunity to provide compassionate care and support to patients and families during critical times.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

Active and unencumbered CNS or Nurse Practitioner license in state of employment required.Certified as a Nurse Practitioner in Adult, Family, Acute, or Geriatric required.Active NPI number.Maintain active DEA certification if state allows prescription of controlled substances by APPs.Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care is preferred, but not required.

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