What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Care Professional position at Heartland Hospice?
We are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients and their families. As a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner at Heartland Hospice, you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate and high-quality palliative care.
About Our Team
Our team is dedicated to providing physical, spiritual, and emotional support to patients and their families. We believe that every patient deserves personalized care, and we strive to make every day an opportunity to make care more personal and life more comfortable.
Job Description
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
- Take responsibility for patient palliative care from initial assessment through discharge
- Establish the palliative plan of care, individualized for each patient
- Facilitate obtaining care for patients when needs are identified
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.
