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):
Additional Full-Time Benefits:
Apply now to be part of a team that values expertise, compassion, and excellence in care.
Legalese
Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care • Fort Wayne, IN, US
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