Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (APNP)

Rainbow Community Care•Town of Farmington, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community-Based Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner provides advanced clinical support to patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses in home and facility settings across Dodge and Northern Jefferson County. Working closely with interdisciplinary team members, the NP conducts in-home evaluations, manages complex symptoms, facilitates goals-of-care discussions, and connects patients and families with supportive resources. The role emphasizes whole-person care to help patients live as fully and comfortably as possible in the setting of their choice. The position is full-time with a flexible schedule. The NP also contributes to program development and quality improvement and, as needed, conducts hospice eligibility assessments and supports hospice recertification decisions. The role requires travel to patients’ homes and meetings at various locations.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted Wisconsin Nurse Practitioner license with prescriptive authority (APNP).
Certification from an approved advanced practice nursing certifying body, such as ANCC or AANP.
Current DEA registration.
Master’s degree in Nursing.
At least one year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner and one year of experience in hospice, palliative care, or geriatrics.
Strong knowledge of Wisconsin hospice regulations and CMS guidelines.
Demonstrated leadership, organization, and communication skills.
Valid Wisconsin driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance.
Ability to travel to patients’ homes and attend meetings at various locations.
Ability to maintain healthy boundaries and positive professional relationships.
Self-directed, with the ability to manage stressful or emergency situations effectively and independently.
Culturally sensitive, with the ability to build rapport across diverse backgrounds.
Mature and poised under pressure.
Commitment to Rainbow Community Care’s mission, values, and performance standards.

Nice To Haves

CHPNP® (Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse Practitioner) certification.

Responsibilities

Deliver in-home and facility-based care to patients with serious illness, including comprehensive assessments and management of physical, emotional, and psychosocial symptoms.
Facilitate goals-of-care conversations and advance care planning with patients, families, and caregivers.
Coordinate services and continuity of care with referring providers, care managers, and community resources.
Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests, diagnose health conditions, and document findings in patient medical records.
Document promptly and thoroughly in the EMR and communicate compassionately with patients, families, and the care team.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to align care plans and support transitions between palliative, hospice, and curative services.
Provide clinical education and emotional support to patients and caregivers.
Contribute to program development and quality improvement efforts to enhance community-based palliative services.
As needed, conduct timely, CMS-compliant face-to-face assessments to evaluate continued hospice eligibility.
Provide clinical information to the hospice medical director to support hospice recertification eligibility decisions.
Comply with HIPAA and applicable federal, state, and organizational policies.
Attend required trainings and staff meetings.