Hospice/Palliative Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Annual Salary: $100k-$125k (varies depending on years of experience)A well-established nonprofit hospice organization in the Hudson Valley region is seeking a compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner to join its interdisciplinary care team. This role involves providing high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses in a variety of settings, including private residences, skilled nursing facilities, and a dedicated hospice residence.You ll be part of a collaborative clinical team that values your expertise and input, working alongside physicians, nurses, social workers, and other professionals to ensure comfort and dignity for patients and their families.Key Responsibilities:Perform home visits to assess symptoms, manage pain and other distressing conditions, and evaluate hospice eligibility.Collaborate with intake and medical staff to review clinical documentation and determine appropriate diagnoses and care plans.Provide guidance and support to nursing staff, acting as a clinical resource for complex cases and symptom management.Participate in outreach efforts and educational initiatives within the community to promote awareness of hospice services.Serve as an on-call provider, including medication management (controlled substances included), clinical decision-making, and completion of necessary documentation such as death certificates.Engage in goals-of-care discussions with patients and families, ensuring alignment with their values and preferences.Requirements:Master s or Doctorate degree in Nursing with Nurse Practitioner certification.Active NP licenses in New York State.Valid NY driver s license and current auto insurance.Minimum of two years experience as a Nurse Practitioner, ideally in home-based care or primary care settings.Hospice or palliative care experience strongly preferred; certification in hospice care is a plus. Atlas Search is a tri-state area recruitment agency, connecting new graduates, Advanced Practice Providers, Physicians and Nurse Leaders to hospitals, clinics, multi-specialty groups, nursing homes, managed care companies, private practices, and healthcare start-ups. If you would like to learn more about the opportunities we offer, please submit your CV for consideration here.

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