The Nurse Practitioner in Palliative Care provides comprehensive medical and social assessments, manages treatment plans, and offers health education to seniors in a home health and hospice setting across Jackson, Pike, Scioto, and Gallia counties. The role involves independent clinical decision-making, coordination with healthcare providers, and patient follow-up to ensure quality care and symptom management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical exams and obtain comprehensive medical and social histories of patients, including those with acute and chronic conditions.
• Order, perform, and interpret laboratory tests for screening and diagnosis.
• Prescribe medications, recommend diets, and initiate treatments such as physical therapy.
• Perform therapeutic and urgent care procedures as needed.
• Refer patients to specialists or other healthcare providers when appropriate.
• Provide health education, counseling, and instructions on health maintenance, illness prevention, and medication use; evaluate and follow up on patient compliance.
• Manage patient care plans, monitor progress, determine need for referrals or hospital admissions, and assess when illnesses are resolved.
• Serve as a preceptor for medical, nursing, NP, or PA students and collaborate with other healthcare providers regarding patient care and discharge planning.

Compensation

• Salary-based compensation (W-2 tax status).

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Retirement plan with 403(b) options, including a 3% automatic contribution and 3% employer match.
• Disability and life insurance coverage.
• Parental leave: 4 weeks paid at 100%.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Access to employee discounts and well-being programs including EAP, tobacco cessation, weight-loss, and reproductive health support.

Shift & Schedule

• Contingent employment status.

Requirements

• Current Nurse Practitioner license with certification in Palliative Care or relevant specialty.
• Experience in primary care, hospice, or palliative care settings preferred.
• Ability to perform physical exams and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Strong clinical decision-making and independent judgment skills.
• Excellent communication and patient counseling skills.
• Knowledge of community resources and social determinants of health.
• Ability to coordinate care and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with healthcare documentation and electronic health records.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for home visits.