Hospice Nurse Practitioner PRN
Job Location:
Poplar Bluff, MO - USA
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Job Summary
Nurse Practitioner Hospice Care
Location: Poplar Bluff MO
Job Type: PRN
About Us
Legacy Hospice provides compassionate patient-centered care to individuals and families facing life-limiting illness. Were seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our team and help ensure our patients receive high-quality holistic care in the comfort of their homes.
This role offers the opportunity to provide clinical expertise build relationships with patients and families and make a meaningful difference every day.
What Youll Do
As a Nurse Practitioner you will:
- Conduct face-to-face hospice eligibility assessments
- Perform comprehensive patient evaluations including histories physical exams and coordination of care
- Develop and update individualized hospice care plans
- Collaborate with the hospice medical director and interdisciplinary team
- Prescribe medications and treatments according to patient needs
- Educate patients and caregivers about symptom management disease progression and care planning
- Participate in quality improvement and compliance initiatives
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation
Qualifications
- Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of employment
- Masters degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Certification in hospice palliative care or geriatrics (preferred)
- Minimum 1 year of clinical experience (hospice home health or similar preferred)
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Valid drivers license auto insurance and reliable transportation
- Comfortable using mobile technology and electronic charting systems (Homecare Homebase Microsoft 365 etc.)
- Ability to work independently manage time effectively and respond urgently to patient needs
- Compassionate and professional bedside manner
- Please note: Legacy Hospice is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening is required including testing for marijuana.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay
- Flexible scheduling
- Supportive mission-driven team environment
Apply today to join a team that values integrity compassion and clinical excellence.
Make every visit countbecause every moment matters.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Providing compassionate hospice care, education, and support for all our patients and their loved ones so they are as comfortable as possible.
