Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Allegheny Health Network • New Kensington, PA

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About The Position

AHN Healthcare@Home is hiring a Nurse Practitioner to provide end-of-life hospice care to patients in their homes in the New Kensington, Pennsylvania area. The role offers autonomy and meaningful patient relationships, working independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support patients and families. The position is eligible for a $10,000 first-year success bonus tied to the accomplishment of key milestones.

The Nurse Practitioner provides patient-centered care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Responsibilities include comprehensive clinical assessments, management of complex symptoms and medications, individualized care planning aligned with patient goals and end-of-life preferences, and education and support for patients, families, and caregivers. The position requires accurate, timely, and compliant EMR documentation, travel to patient homes within the assigned territory, and approximately 20% of the workday driving between patient locations. A dedicated field education team and supportive leadership are provided.

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.
• A minimum of five years of clinical experience.
• Hold, in good standing, a Registered Nurse license and Nurse Practitioner license issued by the state in which the employee works.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to spend approximately 20% of the workday driving to and from patient locations.

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 collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to enhance comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients and families.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments.
• Manage complex symptoms and medications.
• Develop individualized plans of care that align with patient goals and end-of-life preferences.
• Educate and support patients, families, and caregivers through clinical decision-making and care planning.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant EMR documentation.
• Travel to patient homes within the assigned territory.

Benefits

• A $10,000 first-year success bonus tied to achieving key milestones.
• Generous PTO.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Up to 90% off degrees and certifications through a Purdue University partnership.
• Dedicated field education team supporting employees from Day 1.
• Leadership that listens, mentors, and supports employee growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time