Hospice Nurse Practitioner
San Antonio, Texas
Posted Jun 18
- Pay
- Not posted
- Unit and setting
- Home Health
- License
- NP license
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current Nurse Practitioner license in the state of [Insert State]
- License
- DEA license (if prescribing controlled substances)
- Certification
- Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (FNP, AGNP, or related)
- Also asks
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
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- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Also asks
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred
- Experience
- Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in hospice, palliative care, or related field preferred
- Experience
- Experience in hospice or palliative care Preferred Qualifications: Experience in hospice or palliative care
- Also asks
- Knowledge of end-of-life care practices and regulations Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of end-of-life care practices and regulations
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- Bilingual (if applicable) Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual (if applicable)
Pay isn’t listed.
The workplace
Trilateral Consulting LLC is a San Antonio, TX-based healthcare organization that appears to operate in the hospice and palliative care space, despite a third-party job board describing it as specializing in aesthetic medical services. Based on the employer's own job…
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- How does compensation work, including base pay and the productivity or RVU formula?
- Are there differentials or other recurring incentives?
More questions to askFewer questions
- Does the employer cover malpractice and tail coverage, plus CME, licensing, and DEA support?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
Your fit
On your path
Nurse Practitioner is advanced-practice territory. The long route; independence depends on your state.
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Benefits
Flexible schedule
Position Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Hospice Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our interdisciplinary team. The NP will provide advanced clinical care to hospice patients, focusing on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life. This role works closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other care team members to ensure patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning for hospice patients
- Manage pain and symptoms in accordance with hospice and palliative care guidelines
- Collaborate with the hospice interdisciplinary team to develop and update care plans
- Conduct routine and urgent patient visits in homes, facilities, or hospice settings
- Educate patients and families on disease progression, medications, and care plans
- Document all patient interactions accurately and timely in EMR
- Participate in IDG (Interdisciplinary Group) meetings
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and organizational standards
- Qualifications
- Current Nurse Practitioner license in the state of [Insert State]
- Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (FNP, AGNP, or related)
- Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in hospice, palliative care, or related field preferred
- DEA license (if prescribing controlled substances)
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in hospice or palliative care
- Knowledge of end-of-life care practices and regulations
- Bilingual (if applicable)
What's around it?
San Antonio, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 5% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,324/mo
- Household income
- $65,056/yr, all local households, not nurse pay