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Title
Text copied to clipboard!Hospice Nurse Practitioner
Description
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We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Hospice Nurse Practitioner to join our dedicated palliative care team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive medical care and emotional support to patients with terminal illnesses, ensuring comfort, dignity, and quality of life during their final stages. You will work closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and family members to develop and implement individualized care plans that address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of each patient.
As a Hospice Nurse Practitioner, you will conduct patient assessments, manage symptoms, prescribe medications, and provide education to patients and their families about disease progression and end-of-life care. You will also play a key role in coordinating care across interdisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with hospice regulations and standards. Your ability to communicate effectively, show empathy, and make sound clinical decisions will be essential in this role.
This position requires a strong understanding of palliative care principles, excellent clinical judgment, and a deep commitment to patient-centered care. You must be comfortable working in a variety of settings, including patients’ homes, hospice facilities, and long-term care centers. Flexibility, emotional resilience, and a passion for helping others are critical attributes for success in this role.
If you are a licensed Nurse Practitioner with experience in hospice or palliative care and a desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Conduct comprehensive assessments of hospice patients
- Develop and implement individualized care plans
- Manage pain and other distressing symptoms
- Prescribe medications and treatments as appropriate
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members
- Provide emotional and educational support to families
- Ensure compliance with hospice care standards and regulations
- Document patient care accurately and timely
- Participate in case conferences and team meetings
- Support patients in making end-of-life decisions
- Coordinate care transitions and referrals as needed
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of palliative care best practices
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Current Nurse Practitioner license and certification
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in hospice or palliative care
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of hospice regulations and documentation standards
- Empathy and emotional resilience
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Willingness to travel to patient homes and facilities
- Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems
- CPR certification
- Flexibility to work evenings or weekends as needed
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Do you have a current Nurse Practitioner license?
- How many years of hospice or palliative care experience do you have?
- Are you comfortable working in patients’ homes and long-term care facilities?
- Can you describe a time you managed a complex end-of-life case?
- What strategies do you use to support grieving families?
- Are you familiar with hospice documentation and compliance standards?
- Do you have reliable transportation for home visits?
- Are you willing to work evenings or weekends if needed?
- What EMR systems have you used in previous roles?
- How do you handle emotionally challenging situations in hospice care?
