Position Overview

This role is dedicated to delivering clinical and palliative care services within hospital or homecare environments. The Advanced Nurse Practitioner supports the assessment, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of clinical programs and policies. Collaborating closely with physicians and multidisciplinary teams, this position aims to optimize both clinical outcomes and financial efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment, adhering to unit safety and infection control protocols.
• Provide direct clinical services in hospital settings.
• Monitor patient outcomes, identify barriers to care, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address challenges.
• Educate physicians, inpatient staff, and the community on hospice and end-of-life care services.
• Participate actively in performance improvement initiatives.
• Oversee clinical service assessments, development, and evaluations.
• Conduct patient health assessments through histories and physical exams.
• Refer patients to alternative care options when necessary.
• Coordinate with Infection Control teams on reporting, screening, and prevention programs.
• Prepare and present monthly reports and statistics to management.
• Develop and review clinical policies, procedures, and monitoring tools.
• Continuously improve quality of care and services.
• Work collaboratively with medical directors, physicians, and healthcare professionals to deliver effective clinical services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as an adult Nurse Practitioner; candidates with less NP experience but at least 5 years of RN acute care experience may be considered.
• Completion of all Nurse Practitioner clinical requirements.
• Proficient with personal computers.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree required.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current Nurse Practitioner license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required upon hire.

All candidates must successfully complete a physical evaluation, drug screening, and background checks prior to employment. Compliance with regional COVID-19 vaccination mandates is required.