Job Summary
The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing exceptional hospice and palliative care through direct patient interactions, effective symptom management, and cooperation with an interdisciplinary team. This role includes offering after-hours clinical assistance and serving as cross-coverage for palliative care services.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality hospice and palliative care during face-to-face patient encounters.
- Manage symptoms to ensure patient comfort and quality of life.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate comprehensive care.
- Provide after-hours clinical support as needed.
- Act as cross-coverage for palliative care services when required.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in nursing.
- Valid Nurse Practitioner license in North Carolina or South Carolina.
- A minimum of five years of experience in general medical practices.
- Certification in hospice or palliative care is preferred.
