PRN Nurse Practitioner - Kaufman [Covering Kaufman, Henderson, and Van Zandt Counties]
Posted 2025-08-15
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
Would you like to provide comfort, dignity, and hope when it matters most? If so, we are seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our palliative care team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to use your expertise to create comprehensive care plans and support patients and families through their journey.
Primary functions are to assist in overseeing the clinical care and treatment of hospice and palliative care patients and families; to consult with the patients’ attending physician, in consultation with the hospice physician; provide clinical direction to the Interdisciplinary Group to ensure quality care. Follow supportive palliative care patients to ensure continuity of care.
Job Qualifications:
• Education: Graduate of an accredited Baccalaureate School of Nursing
• Licensure: Current State license as a Registered Nurse and as an Advanced Practice Nurse. Current Driver’s License.
• Experience: Two years of experience as an APN, clinical care setting preferred; hospice or home health preferred.
• Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacology, palliative care, and end-of-life. Good interpersonal skills.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
Environmental and Working Conditions:
Works in patients’ homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; the ability to work a flexible schedule; the ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.
Physical and Mental Effort:
Prolonged standing and walking required, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family individualized psycho social needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Job Summary:
Primary functions are to assist in overseeing the clinical care and treatment of hospice and palliative care patients and families; to consult with the patients’ attending physician, in consultation with the hospice physician; provide clinical direction to the Interdisciplinary Group to ensure quality care.
Reports to: Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
Agency requires CPR: YES
Education
Required
• Masters or better in Nursing
Licenses & Certifications
Required
• Nurse Practitioner
Behaviors
Preferred
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Apply tot his job
Primary functions are to assist in overseeing the clinical care and treatment of hospice and palliative care patients and families; to consult with the patients’ attending physician, in consultation with the hospice physician; provide clinical direction to the Interdisciplinary Group to ensure quality care. Follow supportive palliative care patients to ensure continuity of care.
Job Qualifications:
• Education: Graduate of an accredited Baccalaureate School of Nursing
• Licensure: Current State license as a Registered Nurse and as an Advanced Practice Nurse. Current Driver’s License.
• Experience: Two years of experience as an APN, clinical care setting preferred; hospice or home health preferred.
• Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacology, palliative care, and end-of-life. Good interpersonal skills.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
Environmental and Working Conditions:
Works in patients’ homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; the ability to work a flexible schedule; the ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.
Physical and Mental Effort:
Prolonged standing and walking required, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family individualized psycho social needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Job Summary:
Primary functions are to assist in overseeing the clinical care and treatment of hospice and palliative care patients and families; to consult with the patients’ attending physician, in consultation with the hospice physician; provide clinical direction to the Interdisciplinary Group to ensure quality care.
Reports to: Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
Agency requires CPR: YES
Education
Required
• Masters or better in Nursing
Licenses & Certifications
Required
• Nurse Practitioner
Behaviors
Preferred
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Apply tot his job