VieMed Healthcare Staffing
Join Our Team as a Palliative Nurse Practitioner Hospice Care
Are you a dedicated Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing compassionate hospice and palliative care? We are seeking a highly skilled Palliative Nurse Practitioner to join our hospice team, supporting patients across Fresno and surrounding areas. This part-time, flexible role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' quality of life while enjoying a collaborative and supportive work environment.
In this role, you will assist the Medical Director with face-to-face evaluations necessary for Medicare recertification, communicate effectively with case managers regarding patient follow-up needs, and provide essential home visits to patients in SNFs, care facilities, or private homes. You may also have the chance to round in inpatient units and educate clinical team members, enhancing overall patient care. This position offers the flexibility of full or half-day schedules, accommodating your availability.
Required Skills:
- Active Nurse Practitioner (NP) license
- Palliative care experience
- Pediatric (PEDS) experience preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to perform face-to-face patient evaluations
- Flexibility to travel within the Fresno area
- Basic understanding of Medicare regulations and recertification processes
Nice to Have Skills:
- Experience working in hospice or home-based care settings
- Prior experience in inpatient rounding or home visits
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Knowledge of care coordination and interdisciplinary team collaboration
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Master s degree or higher in Nursing
- Minimum of 2 years of Palliative or Hospice care experience
- Pediatric care experience is highly valued
Other Requirements:
- Valid driver s license and reliable transportation
- Ability to work independently and adapt to a flexible schedule
- Compliance with all licensure, certification, and travel reimbursement policies
This rewarding role offers an hourly pay rate of $78.39, along with comprehensive benefits including competitive pay packages, weekly direct deposit, medical benefits, a robust referral bonus program, paid sick time, and reimbursements for licensure, certifications, travel, and more. Our dedicated team is committed to your success throughout your tenure with VHS.
If you are a compassionate, adaptable, and professional NP ready to provide exceptional hospice care on a flexible schedule, we encourage you to apply today and take the next step in your career. Your expertise can bring comfort and dignity to patients in need.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply