What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compassionate Patient Advocate position at Heartland Hospice?
Gentiva Palliative Care is seeking a compassionate and skilled Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Heartland Hospice. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality palliative care to patients and their families.
About Us
Heartland Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family, an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. We provide physical, spiritual, and emotional support to patients and their families, making every day an opportunity to make care more personal and life more comfortable.
Job Summary
The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for facilitating palliative care for Gentiva Palliative Care patients, ensuring comprehensive, individualized treatment plans. This role requires excellent clinical skills, ethical judgment, and collaboration with the Palliative Care Medical Director and other team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and follow-up under the direction of the Palliative Medical Director (if required)
- Work collaboratively with the Palliative Care Medical Director and other palliative team members to deliver palliative care
- Take responsibility for patient palliative care from initial assessment through discharge
Requirements
- Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing or equivalent
- Nurse Practitioner specialty in Family or Adult Medicine preferred
- Practice experience with Part B billing
- Collaborative agreement in place with a supervising physician or willingness to enter one
What We Offer
We offer competitive compensation, career growth opportunities, free continuing education units, local and national award programs, mileage reimbursement, and a financial assistance program supporting teammates in times of need.
