APRN | Nurse Practitioner | Hospice & Palliative Care

MIDLAND CARE CONNECTION INC•Topeka, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Midland Care Connection’s Hospice and Palliative Care program is dedicated to providing compassionate, holistic care to individuals living with serious or life-limiting illnesses. Our team focuses on comfort, dignity, symptom management, and quality of life while supporting patients and their families through every step of the journey. Through an interdisciplinary approach, Midland Care provides personalized medical, emotional, spiritual, and practical support in the setting that best meets each patient’s needs. The Nurse Practitioner provides advanced clinical care to patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses, with an emphasis on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life. The Nurse Practitioner evaluates patients, diagnoses and treats medical conditions, manages complex symptoms, prescribes medications, and develops or updates individualized care plans. They work closely with patients and families to understand goals of care, explain treatment options, and provide guidance throughout the hospice or palliative care journey. The Nurse Practitioner also collaborates with physicians and the interdisciplinary team—including nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other care professionals—to ensure care is coordinated and aligned with each patient’s wishes.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner/APRN license in the state of Kansas
Current national board certification as a Nurse Practitioner through an approved certifying body
Graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Current DEA registration and ability to prescribe medications
Current BLS certification
Experience providing direct patient care as a Nurse Practitioner
Strong assessment, clinical decision-making, and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary care team
Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals with serious or life-limiting illnesses
Ability to work independently and manage multiple patient needs while maintaining accurate clinical documentation

Nice To Haves

Experience in hospice, palliative care, geriatrics, oncology, or another setting caring for patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (HPM) certification or willingness to obtain it
Experience with symptom management, pain management, and end-of-life care
Experience discussing goals of care and advance care planning with patients and families
Experience working within an interdisciplinary team
Familiarity with Medicare hospice regulations and hospice eligibility requirements
Experience providing care in patients’ homes, long-term care facilities, or other community-based settings

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients, diagnoses and treats medical conditions, manages complex symptoms, prescribes medications, and develops or updates individualized care plans.
Works closely with patients and families to understand goals of care, explain treatment options, and provide guidance throughout the hospice or palliative care journey.
Collaborates with physicians and the interdisciplinary team—including nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other care professionals—to ensure care is coordinated and aligned with each patient’s wishes.

Benefits

Health insurance options for employees and dependents
Dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA), with employer contributions
Paid Time Off (PTO), Personal and Taking Care of You Days
Holiday pay (six holidays per year)
403(b) ERISA Retirement Plan, match provided
Free group life and AD&D insurance of $20,000
On-site education center to provide professional development and CEU credits
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and dependents
Paid monthly volunteer time at non-profit organizations
Uniform Allowance Program