NP - Nurse Practitioner; PRN

Overview

At Victory Home Health and Hospice, we believe Home Health and Hospice care is more than a service—it’s a calling. Every day, our team brings comfort, dignity, and peace of mind to patients and families facing life’s most delicate moments. With compassion at our core, we create a workplace where kindness leads, voices are heard, and every role carries purpose.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a vital member of the healthcare team, responsible for providing advanced clinical care to patients with terminal illnesses. This role involves assessing patient needs, developing and implementing care plans, managing symptoms, and supporting patients and their families through the end‑of‑life process. The NP works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high‑quality hospice care.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
• Develop, implement, and periodically review individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

• Provide expert management of pain and other distressing symptoms.
• Prescribe medications and treatments as appropriate, in accordance with state and federal regulations.

• Educate patients and their families about disease processes, symptom management, and the hospice philosophy.
• Provide guidance on advance directives and end‑of‑life decision‑making.

• Work closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other members of the hospice team to coordinate care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss and update patient care plans.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, care plans, and treatments.
• Ensure compliance with hospice policies, state and federal regulations, and accreditation standards.

• Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of evidence‑based practices in hospice care.

• Provide support and interventions during patient crises, including the need for higher levels of care or emergency situations.
• Facilitate the transition to other care settings when necessary, such as inpatient hospice or hospital.

• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
• Conform to all applicable Agency policies and procedures.
• Mentor and provide education to nursing staff and other team members as needed.
• Participate actively in continuing education and in‑services.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and business trade practices.
• Assume accountability for reporting incidents and complaints according to Agency policy.
• Strong clinical skills in pain and symptom management.

• Organizational skills.
• Ability to supervise in accordance with Agency’s policies and applicable laws.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Compassionate and patient‑centered approach to care.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Time management.
• Advanced written and verbal interpersonal communication.
• Basic math skills related to patient care.

• Education:
  
  An advanced degree in nursing, either an MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) or DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice).
• Experience:
  
  3 years hospice/palliative experience, preferred.
• License / Certification:
  Driver’s license and proof of current auto liability insurance; no listing in the OIG Excluded Provider listing;
  Certified to practice in the state in which employed.

Works under a variety of conditions in facilities and offices; ability to work flexible schedule, ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather. Moderate noise level; tasks may involve exposure to blood borne pathogens; moderate stress and emotional demands.

Sitting is required. Requires ability to always handle stressful situations in a calm and courteous manner. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and agency needs. Ability to travel.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
It is the policy and practice of the company to abide by all anti‑discrimination laws provided for by federal, state, and local statutes.