Hospice Nurse Practitioner (NP) PT / PRN

Southwestern Palliative Care and HospiceYuma, AZ
7dOnsite

About The Position

Join a Team That Puts YOU First! At Southwestern Palliative Care & Hospice, we do things differently. Our philosophy is simple: our team comes first. When you feel supported, empowered, and valued, you deliver the kind of care that changes lives. That’s why we invest in your growth from day one, through mentorship, ongoing education, and a culture that encourages intelligent risk-taking and innovation. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want a career that grows with you, SWPCH is the place to be! What You’ll Do As a Nurse Practitioner specializing in in-home and hospice care, you’ll have the flexibility to manage your schedule while delivering personalized, dignified care to patients and families during life’s most important moments. Conduct in-home visits, physical assessments, and face-to-face evaluations Develop and manage individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and care teams Prescribe medications and treatments, ensuring symptom control and comfort Educate and support patients and families through end-of-life care decisions Serve as a trusted resource for hospice eligibility and recertification What We Offer Flexibility: Enjoy autonomy in managing your visits and balancing work-life needs. Impact: Provide holistic care that truly makes a difference for patients and families Collaboration: Work with an interdisciplinary team that shares your commitment to excellence The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree and completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
  • Current state licensure and CPR certification
  • At least 1 year of NP experience and 1 year in hospice or palliative care
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and clinical skills
  • Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

  • Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN) or specialty areas such as geriatrics or pediatrics preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

  • Conduct in-home visits, physical assessments, and face-to-face evaluations
  • Develop and manage individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and care teams
  • Prescribe medications and treatments, ensuring symptom control and comfort
  • Educate and support patients and families through end-of-life care decisions
  • Serve as a trusted resource for hospice eligibility and recertification

Benefits

  • Flexibility: Enjoy autonomy in managing your visits and balancing work-life needs.
  • Impact: Provide holistic care that truly makes a difference for patients and families
  • Collaboration: Work with an interdisciplinary team that shares your commitment to excellence

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Part-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Number of Employees

1,001-5,000 employees

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