Nurse Practitioner Hospice
Hospice of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, United States
Overview
We are currently hiring Per Diem dedicated Hospice Nurse Practitioners to deliver exceptional patient care in and around the Albuquerque Area. As a Hospice Nurse Practitioner with us, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive hospice care, evaluating and assessing health histories, promoting health and well-being, diagnosing medical conditions, and managing health problems by developing personalized care plans. You will collaborate closely with patients, families, and healthcare practitioners to ensure a holistic and supportive approach.
Schedule
Per Diem, as needed.
Coverage Area
Albuquerque.
Who We Are
At Hospice of New Mexico, we are a mission‑driven, patient‑centered leader in end‑of‑life care guided by a vision to be the most trusted partner in hospice care. We surround our patients and their loved ones with unwavering support, comfort, and compassion and look for dedicated professionals who share our belief that true hospice care extends beyond medical needs—it’s about bringing dignity, peace, and human connection to every life we touch.
Responsibilities
Deliver compassionate medical care, palliate, and manage terminal illnesses, ensuring strict compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act, all under the supervision of a collaborating physician.
Collaborate for holistic patient care: consult with the patient’s attending physician, hospice medical director, and other healthcare practitioners to assess eligibility for hospice care and ongoing care needs related to the patient’s terminal condition.
Coordinate and oversee patient care: review clinical information and coordinate with the hospice interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners to ensure a well‑coordinated, patient‑centric approach.
Educate and counsel patients and families: address preventative care, medical problems, psychological issues, and spiritual concerns; work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to identify and meet the total needs of patients and their families/caregivers.
Recommend certification and recertification: provide input to the Hospice Medical Director regarding patient eligibility for initial certification and recertification for hospice care.
Stay informed and compliant: maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of current Medicare/Medicaid, state, and federal rules and regulations for hospice services and ensure strict compliance to provide the highest quality of care.
Qualifications
Master’s degree with a minimum of one year hospice or palliative care experience as an RN or NP preferred.
Current, unencumbered license in the State of Practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner.
Certification in a specialist area preferred (e.g., Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN), Pediatrics, or Geriatrics).
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Computer proficiency in typing, EMR, and various program usage.
CPR certification if required by state.
Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and access to dependable transportation.
Compensation
Per Diem Nurse Practitioners are paid $150 per visit.
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We are currently hiring Per Diem dedicated Hospice Nurse Practitioners to deliver exceptional patient care in and around the Albuquerque Area. As a Hospice Nurse Practitioner with us, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive hospice care, evaluating and assessing health histories, promoting health and well-being, diagnosing medical conditions, and managing health problems by developing personalized care plans. You will collaborate closely with patients, families, and healthcare practitioners to ensure a holistic and supportive approach.
Schedule
Per Diem, as needed.
Coverage Area
Albuquerque.
Who We Are
At Hospice of New Mexico, we are a mission‑driven, patient‑centered leader in end‑of‑life care guided by a vision to be the most trusted partner in hospice care. We surround our patients and their loved ones with unwavering support, comfort, and compassion and look for dedicated professionals who share our belief that true hospice care extends beyond medical needs—it’s about bringing dignity, peace, and human connection to every life we touch.
Responsibilities
Deliver compassionate medical care, palliate, and manage terminal illnesses, ensuring strict compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act, all under the supervision of a collaborating physician.
Collaborate for holistic patient care: consult with the patient’s attending physician, hospice medical director, and other healthcare practitioners to assess eligibility for hospice care and ongoing care needs related to the patient’s terminal condition.
Coordinate and oversee patient care: review clinical information and coordinate with the hospice interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners to ensure a well‑coordinated, patient‑centric approach.
Educate and counsel patients and families: address preventative care, medical problems, psychological issues, and spiritual concerns; work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to identify and meet the total needs of patients and their families/caregivers.
Recommend certification and recertification: provide input to the Hospice Medical Director regarding patient eligibility for initial certification and recertification for hospice care.
Stay informed and compliant: maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of current Medicare/Medicaid, state, and federal rules and regulations for hospice services and ensure strict compliance to provide the highest quality of care.
Qualifications
Master’s degree with a minimum of one year hospice or palliative care experience as an RN or NP preferred.
Current, unencumbered license in the State of Practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner.
Certification in a specialist area preferred (e.g., Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN), Pediatrics, or Geriatrics).
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Computer proficiency in typing, EMR, and various program usage.
CPR certification if required by state.
Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and access to dependable transportation.
Compensation
Per Diem Nurse Practitioners are paid $150 per visit.
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