• Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care

    Gentiva (Marengo, IL)


    Overview

     

    Deliver Compassion. Elevate Care. Empower Lives.

     

    We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to join our interdisciplinary team. In this role, you will provide advanced palliative care to patients in their homes, helping them achieve the highest quality of life possible while managing complex medical needs. You will work autonomously in collaboration with the Palliative Medical Director, delivering exceptional care and guiding patients and families through every stage of treatment.

    Responsibilities:

    + Collaborate with the Palliative Medical Director and care team to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered palliative care.

    + Perform in-depth patient assessments, including physical, emotional, and psychosocial evaluations.

    + Develop and implement individualized care plans in partnership with patients and families.

    + Manage and adjust treatment plans based on patient needs and progress.

    + Prescribe medications (including controlled substances) and order diagnostic tests as permitted by state law.

    + Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in compliance with professional standards.

    + Communicate effectively with physicians, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.

    + Participate in evening/weekend call rotation as needed.

    + Facilitate referrals for additional care services when appropriate.

     

    About You

    Specialized Knowledge/Skills:

    + Excellent leadership, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

    + Strong independent decision-making abilities and self-motivation.

    + Understanding of palliative medicine principles, home health, hospice care eligibility, and Medicare/Medicaid regulations.

    + Familiarity with the interdisciplinary care process.

    + Meets mandatory continuing education requirements for Gentiva and licensing boards.

    + Proficient in point-of-care software and technology.

    Education/Experience:

    + Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing (or equivalent per state law).

    + Minimum two years’ Nurse Practitioner experience.

    + Specialty in Family or Adult Medicine preferred.

    + Experience with Part B billing.

    + Ability to work autonomously in an advanced practice role.

    Licenses/Certifications/Agreements:

    + Current RN license and Nurse Practitioner certification/license as required by state law.

    + Collaborative agreement with supervising physician (or willingness to establish).

    + Part B Provider certification.

    + Federal DEA license and state DEA license (if required).

    + ACHPN certification in Hospice and Palliative Care preferred.

    + Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.

     

    We Offer

    Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem):

    + Competitive Pay

    + 401(k) with Company Match

    + Career Advancement Opportunities

    + National & Local Recognition Programs

    + Teammate Assistance Fund

     

    Compensation may vary within the salary range provided based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications and department equity. Gentiva provides associates with a comprehensive benefits and total rewards package, of which base pay is just one piece.

     

    Salary Range – $101,465 to $126,830 (from attached spreadsheet)

    Full Time Employee Benefits:

    + Medical, Dental, Vision

    + Wellness Program and Resources

    + 401k match

    + PTO

    + FMLA, ADA and other federal and state required leaves

    + Short/Long Term Disability

    + HSA Contribution

    + Mileage or Fleet Car Program

    + Cell Phone Reimbursement (for eligible roles)

    + Short Term Incentive (for eligible roles)

    + Tuition Reimbursement

     

    Legalese

     

    + This is a safety-sensitive position

    + Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits

    + Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements

    + We are proud to be an EEO employer

    + We maintain a drug-free workplace

     

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    ReqID: 2025-127123

    Category: Nurse Practitioners

    Position Type: Full-Time

    Company: Empatia