Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Allegheny Health Network • New Kensington, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

AHN Healthcare@Home is hiring a Nurse Practitioner to provide hospice care to patients in their homes in the New Kensington, Pennsylvania area. The role provides compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients and families. The position offers autonomy, meaningful patient relationships, and opportunities for career growth, with field education and leadership support. It is eligible for a $10,000 first-year success bonus tied to key milestones.

The Nurse Practitioner conducts clinical assessments, manages complex symptoms and medications, and develops individualized care plans aligned with patient goals and end-of-life preferences. The role also includes educating and supporting patients, families, and caregivers through clinical decisions and care planning; maintaining accurate, timely, compliant EMR documentation; and traveling independently to patient homes within the assigned territory. Approximately 20% of the workday is spent driving between patient locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree from an accredited School of Nursing.
• At least five years of clinical experience.
• An active, good-standing Registered Nurse license and Nurse Practitioner license issued by the state in which the employee works.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to spend approximately 20% of the workday driving to and from patient locations.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a community-based Home Health or Hospice/Palliative Care practice is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered hospice care in patients’ homes.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to enhance patients’ comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and manage complex symptoms and medications.
• Develop individualized plans of care aligned with patient goals and end-of-life preferences.
• Educate and support patients, families, and caregivers with clinical decision-making and care planning.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant EMR documentation.
• Travel to patient homes within the assigned territory.

Benefits

• $10,000 first-year success bonus tied to key milestones.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Up to 90% off degrees and certifications through a Purdue University partnership.
• Field education team support from the first day.
• Leadership mentoring and career-growth support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior