Nurse Practitioner

Headwaters Hospice and Palliative Care is a locally owned and operated healthcare provider committed to delivering compassionate and personalized care. Guided by core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, our team is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for patients and their families. We provide holistic support through a team of skilled clinicians, social workers, and spiritual care staff, addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our patients.

Whether in the comfort of patients' homes or a hospice setting, we ensure comfort, dignity, and exceptional support tailored to individual needs.

Role Description

We are seeking a full-time, on-site Nurse Practitioner for our facility in Helena, MT. The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments of patients, managing and coordinating chronic care management, and addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and their families. Daily tasks include collaborating with the healthcare team, prescribing medications when necessary, offering guidance on pain and symptom management, and providing emotional support to patients and their caregivers.

Qualifications

• Clinical skills in patient assessment, diagnostic evaluation, and care planning
• Experience in pain and symptom management and palliative or hospice care
• Proficiency in patient and family education, as well as compassion and empathy in delivering care
• Licensure as a Nurse Practitioner with current and unencumbered certification
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal abilities
• Knowledge of hospice and palliative care protocols is advantageous
• Basic computer proficiency for documentation and care coordination
• Commitment to upholding patient dignity and quality of life