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Nurse Practitioner Palliative CareGentiva • Harker Heights, Texas, United States
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Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care

Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care

Gentiva • Harker Heights, Texas, United States
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Overview

Deliver Compassion. Elevate Care. Empower Lives.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to join our interdisciplinary team. In this role, you will provide advanced palliative care to patients in their homes, helping them achieve the highest quality of life possible while managing complex medical needs. You will work autonomously in collaboration with the Palliative Medical Director, delivering exceptional care and guiding patients and families through every stage of treatment.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Palliative Medical Director and care team to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered palliative care.
  • Perform in-depth patient assessments, including physical, emotional, and psychosocial evaluations.
  • Develop and implement individualized care plans in partnership with patients and families.
  • Manage and adjust treatment plans based on patient needs and progress.
  • Prescribe medications (including controlled substances) and order diagnostic tests as permitted by state law.
  • Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in compliance with professional standards.
  • Communicate effectively with physicians, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Participate in evening / weekend call rotation as needed.
  • Facilitate referrals for additional care services when appropriate.

About You

Specialized Knowledge / Skills :

  • Excellent leadership, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong independent decision-making abilities and self-motivation.
  • Understanding of palliative medicine principles, home health, hospice care eligibility, and Medicare / Medicaid regulations.
  • Familiarity with the interdisciplinary care process.
  • Meets mandatory continuing education requirements for Gentiva and licensing boards.
  • Proficient in point-of-care software and technology.
  • Education / Experience

  • Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing (or equivalent per state law).
  • Minimum two years' Nurse Practitioner experience.
  • Specialty in Family or Adult Medicine preferred.
  • Experience with Part B billing.
  • Ability to work autonomously in an advanced practice role.
  • Licenses / Certifications / Agreements

  • Current RN license and Nurse Practitioner certification / license as required by state law.
  • Collaborative agreement with supervising physician (or willingness to establish).
  • Part B Provider certification.
  • Federal DEA license and state DEA license (if required).
  • ACHPN certification in Hospice and Palliative Care preferred.
  • Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.
  • We Offer

    Benefits For All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem)

  • Competitive Pay
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • National & Local Recognition Programs
  • Teammate Assistance Fund
  • Additional Full-Time Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
  • Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
  • Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
  • Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
  • Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
  • Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)
  • Apply now to be part of a team that values expertise, compassion, and excellence in care.

    Legalese

  • This is a safety-sensitive position
  • Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
  • Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
  • We are proud to be an EEO employer
  • We maintain a drug-free workplace
  • Related Job Titles

    nurse practitioner AIM, advanced illness management NP, palliative care nurse practitioner, hospice and palliative NP, value-based care NP, nurse practitioner home visits, Part B billing nurse practitioner, interdisciplinary palliative care team, ACPHN certified nurse practitioner, professional services corporation NP

    ReqID : 2025-130149

    Category : Nurse Practitioners

    Position Type : Flex / Per Diem

    Company : Empatia

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