Nurse Practitioner

About the Role

As a PRN Nurse Practitioner, you'll serve as an extension of the hospice physician, providing clinical assessments and supporting the ongoing eligibility and care needs of our hospice patients.

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, you'll conduct face-to-face encounters, provide PRN on-call emergency visits, and collaborate closely with the RN Case Manager, Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), and sponsoring physician to ensure patients receive compassionate, individualized care.

We're looking for an experienced, compassionate Nurse Practitioner with a strong understanding of hospice, palliative medicine, and end-of-life care. This role is an opportunity to use your clinical expertise to support patients and families during some of life's most meaningful moments.

🌿What You'll Do

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Provide Clinical Assessment & Patient Care
• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to ensure appropriate evaluation and palliative treatment of patients' terminal illnesses.
• Conduct and document patient visits based on individualized plans of care and patient/family needs.
• Perform face-to-face encounters, as assigned, prior to the third benefit period and each subsequent benefit period.
• Provide clinical assessment findings to the hospice physician following assigned face-to-face encounters.
• Assist in evaluating patients' ongoing hospice eligibility and clinical needs.
• Provide PRN on-call emergency face-to-face visits as needed.

❤️ Support Comfort & Quality of Life

• Consult with and assist the IDT in developing individualized patient and family plans of care.
• Educate patients and families regarding disease processes, self-care techniques, palliative treatment, and end-of-life care.
• Support appropriate symptom management and palliative interventions.
• Evaluate patient and family responses to care and communicate changes in needs or outcomes of interventions.
• Promote dignity, comfort, and quality of life throughout the end-of-life journey.

🤝 Collaborate & Communicate

• Work closely with RN Case Managers, the IDT, hospice medical director, attending physicians, and consulting physicians.
• Communicate changes in patient condition, clinical findings, and care needs to physicians and appropriate members of the clinical team.
• Actively participate in IDT meetings and contribute clinical expertise to patient care planning.
• Provide clinical consultation and education to other IDT members regarding palliative care and related clinical concerns.
• Provide training and education to other team members as needed.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and effective communication across the care team.

📋 Maintain Clinical Excellence & Compliance

• Maintain current knowledge of pharmacology, palliative medicine, and hospice clinical practices.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to all policies regarding protected health information (PHI).
• Follow applicable clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
• Maintain required licensure, certifications, and continuing education.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Graduate of an accredited Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) program.
• Current Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner; hospice or home health experience preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacology, palliative care, and end-of-life care.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.
• Ability to travel to patient locations throughout the assigned service area.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals and families facing end-of-life challenges.

Why Join Inspire?

💜 Meaningful work that makes a difference

🤝 Supportive, collaborative culture

📈 Opportunities for professional growth and development

🌿 Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits*

🏡 A team that truly puts people first

*Benefits vary by position and employment status.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cadre Family Companies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all applicants and team members are treated with dignity and respect. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.