Nurse Practitioner-Hospice

<Company Overview>
Silver-Spring Home Healthcare is dedicated to becoming the leading provider of home health care services in <LOCATION>. We are committed to delivering the highest quality patient care while fostering a respectful, supportive, and growth-oriented workplace culture. Our organization values integrity, dignity, and professional development, making us a trusted employer in the healthcare industry.

<Overview>
We are seeking a compassionate and highly skilled Nurse Practitioner specializing in hospice and palliative medicine to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in providing comprehensive end-of-life care to patients in their homes, ensuring comfort, dignity, and support for both patients and their families. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference through expert clinical care and empathetic communication.

<Responsibilities>

• Conduct thorough patient assessments to determine eligibility for hospice services and develop individualized care plans.
• Manage symptom control and pain management strategies, including medication administration and IV infusion therapies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, discharge planning, and family education.
• Provide clinical leadership in managing complex cases involving acute pain, behavioral health issues, or terminal conditions.
• Document all patient interactions accurately within electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic or eClinicalWorks, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Offer telehealth consultations when appropriate to extend care access and support continuity of treatment.
• Educate patients and families on disease progression, medication use—including Botulinum toxin treatment when applicable—and advanced directives.

<Requirements>

• Valid Nurse Practitioner license with certification in hospice and palliative medicine or related specialty.
• Proven experience in hospice or palliative care settings, with familiarity in managing end-of-life symptoms compassionately.
• Strong clinical skills including patient assessment, medication administration, and IV infusion techniques.
• Experience working with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth; telehealth experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and diagnostic evaluation processes relevant to hospice care.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams across various healthcare environments including home care, nursing homes, hospitals, or assisted living facilities.
• Excellent communication skills with an emphasis on family-centered care; experience working with diverse populations including children and seniors is desirable. Join our team and contribute your expertise to improve quality of life for patients at the most critical moments of their journey. We provide paid positions that recognize your dedication to compassionate healthcare delivery while supporting your professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Pay: From $200.00 per day

Work Location: Hybrid remote in The Woodlands, TX 77386