Nurse Practitioner (PRN)
Hospice of South Texas•Victoria, TX
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) plays a critical clinical leadership role in delivering high-quality hospice and palliative care. This position collaborates closely with physicians and the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to ensure patients and families receive comprehensive, compassionate end-of-life care.
Requirements
- Current Texas RN license
- Current Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license
- Valid driver's license
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Knowledge of pharmacology, palliative care, and end-of-life practices
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliable transportation and current auto liability insurance
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Diploma, ADN, or BSN)
- Hospice or home health experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the IDT to evaluate and manage patient care needs and treatment plans
- Provide clinical guidance to ensure quality hospice and palliative care delivery
- Perform and document patient visits based on plan of care
- Conduct required face-to-face encounters for hospice eligibility and recertification
- Educate patients and families on disease progression, symptom management, and end-of-life care
- Communicate effectively with attending physicians and hospice medical director
- Monitor patient condition and report changes to appropriate team members
- Provide clinical education and support to staff as needed
- Participate in night and weekend on-call rotation (Homecare & IPC)
- Maintain compliance with all regulatory, safety, and confidentiality standards
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
