Nurse Practitioner - Alamo Hospice

Alamo Hospice and Palliative Care is hiring a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to support San Antonio and surrounding counties. Come join our compassionate growing team of professional clinicians who make a difference in the lives of patients and families facing end of life journey. We offer comprehensive benefits including a generous PTO program, 401K plus match, and competitive salaries.

Shift information: Monday-Friday 8a-5p

What We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability)
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Hospice Certification benefit and salary increase
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs

What You’ll Do:

• Work in collaboration with the Palliative Care Medical Director and other team members to deliver palliative care by providing treatment and follow-up for patients referred to palliative care.
• Care for patients in their home within a 60 mile radius of our San Antonio, TX office
• Provide regular visits to reassess the patient’s needs, concerns, and update the plan of care
• Initiate communication with the Primary Care physician, and other specialists/agencies involved in patient care
• Prescribe medications including controlled substances to the extent delegated and licensed, in accordance with state law.
• Order and interpret laboratory and other diagnostic tests within the scope of professional practice.
• Order treatments and durable medical equipment as indicated

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice
• Minimum of two years of varied work experience as a professional nurse
• Must possess current CPR Certification
• Demonstrated skill in nursing practices and clinical judgments
• Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment
• Ability to cope with family emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles
• Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to complete job responsibilities
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required

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