Hospice and Palliative Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Philadelphia, PA
Company: Vitas Healthcare
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: January 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description The nurse practitioner is a member of the core
interdisciplinary group whose primary function is to provide
consultation in palliative care, symptom management and supportive
care to meet the needs of the seriously ill patient and family, as
requested by the referring physician. The nurse practitioner will
work with the interdisciplinary group who implement the plan of
care. Facilitate clarification of patient and family goals of care.
Facilitate access to appropriate support models of care (i.e.,
hospice, rehabilitation, on-going aggressive treatment). Assist
with diagnosis, treatment and management of acute and chronic
health conditions. Educate facility staff, co-workers and the
community on all aspects of palliative care and the services
provided by VITAS Palliative Care. Attend, participate, and lead
(when applicable) internal VITAS Palliative Care’s team meetings.
Consult with the referring physician, the acute care team and other
involved providers to contribute to the patient’s plan of care.
Prepare and maintain accurate patient records, charts and documents
to support the medical practice and reimbursement for services
provided. Prescribe medications including controlled substances to
the extent delegated and licensed and after collaboration with
palliative care and referring physician. Order diagnostics /
treatments as needed after collaboration with palliative care and
referring physicians. Interpret, evaluate and communicate
diagnostic findings to the appropriate parties. Collaborate with
and supervise palliative care team members, when applicable. Assist
in development of clinical practice guidelines / standards in
support of quality palliative care as requested by supervisor.
Utilize a customer service approach in all interactions with VITAS
customers. Adhere to the practice of confidentiality regarding
patients, families, staff and the organization. Participate in
on-call rotation as needed. Other duties as requested by
supervisor. Experience: Minimum five years nursing experience;
clinical nursing care in oncology, hospice, geriatrics, intensive
care preferred. Knowledge of the interdisciplinary team concept.
Experience in patient education, care planning and management of
pain and other symptoms for patients with advanced, serious illness
is desired. Ability to communicate tactfully, verbally and in
writing with department heads, managers, coworkers and vendors to
resolve problems and negotiate resolutions. Working knowledge of
computers, internet access, and the ability to navigate within an
automated system as well as a variety of software packages such as
Outlook, Excel and Word. Education: Masters of Nursing from an
accredited university. Job Responsibilities Nurse practitioner for
palliative and hospice, to do Goals of Care for HCA Lake City
Medical Center and also be cross-trained in admissions.
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