The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner provides home-based primary and palliative care to patients with serious illnesses, utilizing telephonic and in-person consultations. The role involves leading advance care planning, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and educating patients to improve their overall health and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality home-based primary and palliative care through telephonic and in-person patient consultations, including traveling to patients' homes to manage their advanced illness
• Lead advance care planning discussions and prognosis with patients and families
• Partner with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to develop and update comprehensive care plans considering medical, social, and environmental factors
• Create detailed documentation focused on clinically relevant information requiring action
• Educate patients on disease processes, medications, and treatment compliance
• Identify community resources and facilitate appropriate referrals as needed

Compensation

• Compensation model is classified as 'Other'
• W-2 tax status

Benefits

• No health insurance coverage offered

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of assignment
• Possession of a Medicare B provider number or willingness to obtain one
• Ability to obtain DEA licensure and prescriptive authority post-hire where applicable
• Current State Driver's License, reliable transportation, and valid auto liability insurance
• Nurse Practitioner national certification as ANP, FNP, or GNP
• Clinical background in geriatrics, hospice, palliative medicine, or behavioral health preferred
• Highly motivated, flexible, and adaptable to a dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and build positive relationships