Palliative Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
Residential Home Health and Hospice is hiring a Nurse Practitioner to provide palliative care in patients’ homes in the Troy area. The role focuses on specialized symptom management and care for patients with serious illnesses, with an emphasis on improving quality of life and supporting care that aligns with patients’ goals. The Nurse Practitioner works independently while collaborating with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams, and travels to patient homes within an assigned territory. The employer describes itself as a nationally recognized leader in home health and hospice and a consistent Top Workplace. It offers field education from the first day, supportive leadership, and a collaborative culture where employee feedback helps shape improvement.
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.
- Hold a current, good-standing Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the candidate works.
- Hold a current, good-standing Nurse Practitioner license issued by the state in which the candidate works.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a community-based Home Health or Hospice/Palliative Care practice is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered palliative care in partnership with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Perform comprehensive assessments and manage symptoms associated with serious illness.
- Develop individualized treatment plans addressing physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
- Facilitate goals-of-care discussions and educate patients and caregivers about treatment options.
- Use advanced clinical judgment to coordinate care.
- Maintain thorough, compliant electronic medical record (EMR) documentation.
- Travel to patient homes within the assigned territory.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Pet insurance
- Fleet Vehicle Program
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Pension
- 401(k)
- Paid parental leave
- Up to 90% off degrees and certifications through a Purdue University partnership
- Field education team supporting employees from the first day
- Leadership that mentors and supports employee growth
- Collaborative culture where employee impact is recognized and feedback helps shape improvement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
