Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care
Location: Marshfield
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Our Company: Empatia is a member of the Gentiva family - an
industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal
home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering
physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their
families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that
better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for
everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower
nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible
employees. Here, you’ll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting
difference in people’s lives every day. Overview: Join us to make a
difference when life matters most We believe every day is an
opportunity to make care more personal and life more comfortable.
That’s why we offer personal care, palliative care and hospice to
give people the care they need with dignity, grace, and love. The
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner facilitates palliative care for
Gentiva Palliative Care patients, ensuring a comprehensive,
individualized treatment plan, while demonstrating excellent
clinical skills and ethical, relevant judgment. Provides diagnosis,
treatment, consultation, and follow-up under the direction of the
Palliative Medical Director (if required under State law). As a
Nurse Practitioner, you will: Work in collaboration with the
Palliative Care Medical Director and other palliative team members
to deliver palliative care by providing diagnosis, treatment and
follow-up for patients referred to palliative care. Take
responsibility for patient palliative care from the initial
assessment through discharge. Assessment at a minimum should
include: disease-specific changes, decline or change in function,
nutrition and/or cognition, inadequately controlled pain or other
distressing symptoms, falls, infections or similar events, the
impact of the disease burden on the patient's condition, caregiver
and/or family's quality of life. Establish the palliative plan of
care, individualized for each patient, in consultation with the
patient, family and other members of the Palliative Care Team.
Facilitate obtaining care for patient when a need is identified in
accordance with the Plan of Care. Participates in evening/weekend
call as required, conducting on-call services in a clinically
competent and responsive manner. Prescribe medications including
controlled substances to the extent delegated and licensed, in
accordance with state law. Order and interpret laboratory and other
diagnostic tests within the scope of professional practice. Order
treatments and durable medical equipment as indicated. Communicate
clinical findings to the Palliative Medical Director as needed, but
no less than bi-weekly. Re-assess effectiveness of care plan on a
regular basis and modify as needed. Maintain effective working
relationships with supportive care team (e.g., Social Worker,
Spiritual Care Coordinator), as applicable, and involve team when
patient's care plan warrants team participation to achieve desired
outcome. Establish and maintain effective working relationships
with those contacted in the course of work. Communicate and
document clinical findings, treatment plan and care provided in the
patient's medical record in a manner consistent with acceptable
standards in order to support sound medical practice and
reimbursement for services provided. Knowledgeable of Palliative
Medicine Quality Measures collection, documentation and reporting.
About You: Nurse Practitioner Requirements: Specialized
Knowledge/Skills: Excellent leadership, interpersonal, written and
verbal communication skills. Independent decision making and self
motivation. Working knowledge or understanding of: principles of
Palliative Medicine, including when a patient may be appropriate
for home health or hospice care; Medicare/Medicaid regulations; and
interdisciplinary process. Meets mandatory continuing education
requirements of Gentiva and licensing board. Must be able to work
efficiently with point of care software. Education/Experience:
Minimum of Masters of Science in Nursing from an accredited school
of nursing, or an equivalent as allowed under state law Minimum of
two years Nurse Practitioner experience Nurse Practitioner
specialty in Family or Adult Medicine preferred Practice experience
with Part B billing Able to work autonomously in an Advanced
Practice Role Licenses/Certifications/Agreements: Current license
as a registered nurse or equivalent as required by state law for
Nurse Practitioner licensure Current Nurse Practitioner
certification/license Must have a collaborative agreement in place
with a supervising physician agreeable to supervise work in
palliative care program or must agree to enter a collaborative
agreement with Palliative Medical Director, as required by state
law Part B Provider certification Federal DEA license State DEA
license (if required) ACHPN – Certification in Hospice and
Palliative Care Preferred Current automobile insurance and valid
driver’s license We Offer: As a Nurse Practitioner, you will be
eligible for: Competitive Pay Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
Wellness Program and Resources including: A dedicated Accolade Care
Coordinator for personalized care management support of all your
healthcare needs Telemedicine Program Type 2 Diabetes Management
Program via Virta Health A complete Joint and Spine Program with
concierge services via Nimble Orthopedics Generous Paid Time Off
(plan increases with tenure) and 7 paid holidays Pre-tax FSA and
HSA plans (HSA w/company contributions) 401(k) with company
matching contributions Career growth opportunities available at
both the branch and corporate levels One on One Onboarding Program
Free Continuing Education Units Tuition Program that includes:
Access to 280 program at 25 learning partners Programs at every
education level from ASN to BSN or BSN to MSN Online classes with
flexible start dates Tuition reimbursement Company paid life and
long-term disability insurance Voluntary long-term care, critical
illness, accident insurance, and pet insurance Local and national
award programs Referral bonus program Mileage reimbursement or
Fleet Program Financial assistance program supporting teammates in
times of need Legalese: This is a safety-sensitive position
Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements We
are proud to be an EEO employer We maintain a drug-free workplace
Location: Empatia
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