The Nurse Practitioner, if providing palliative care, cares for patients facing chronic, complex, and/or life-threatening conditions at various locations within the flow of patient care
Job Summary
The Nurse Practitioner, if providing palliative care, cares for patients facing chronic, complex, and/or life-threatening conditions at various locations within the flow of patient care.
The Nurse Practitioner, if providing hospice care, functions as an extension of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and hospice physician to provide routine recertification and emergency assessments, educational, and evaluative services to meet the needs of patients and their families.
At Compassus, we care for our team members as much as we care for our patients and their families.
Matching Summary
The Nurse Practitioner, if providing palliative care, cares for patients facing chronic, complex, and/or life-threatening conditions at various locations within the flow of patient care.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Assessments and symptom management
Patient and family education
Collaboration with physicians and IDT
Flexible schedule
Travel required
Nice-to-have
Embraces hospice philosophy
Strong organizational skills
Self-care activities
Culture of belonging
Key Requirements
Master’s degree in Nursing required
Minimum of one (1) year nursing practice (Hospice)
Minimum of five (5) years nursing experience (Palliative)
Active and unencumbered CNS or Nurse Practitioner license