Prescribe medications including controlled substances
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
Palliative care patient/family evaluation
Symptom management
Prescribe medications including controlled substances
Collaborate with Medical Director and IDT
Flexible schedule to meet agency needs
Nice-to-have
Embrace hospice philosophy
Engage in active self-care
Supportive team environment
Culture of belonging and inclusion
Key Requirements
Master’s degree in Nursing required
Minimum of one (1) year nursing practice for Hospice Care
Minimum of five (5) years nursing experience for Palliative Care
Active and unencumbered CNS or Nurse Practitioner license