NP / Nurse Practitioner - Hospice

Our Company

Hospice of the Midwest

Overview

Office Location: 103 N. 4th St. Guthrie Center, IA 50115  Coverage area: Travel required   

Schedule: PRN F2F Visits

  

Are you a Nurse Practitioner looking for a new opportunity? Hospice of the Midwest is seeking a passionate, dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join our team! Our Nurse Practitioners provide expert, patient-centered care at a critical time in people’s lives. This role includes patient assessments, symptom management, advance care planning, and ensuring care aligns with patients' values and goals. If you’re ready to work in a supportive, fulling environment where your skills and empathy truly shine, apply today!  

  

How YOU will benefit   

•  Quality 1:1 care to make a lasting impact on patients and families  

•  Provide care that is centered on comfort, dignity, and goals of care 

• Greater work/life balance with flexible scheduling options  

• Less time on your feet compared to other settings  

• Ability to work independently while also having interdisciplinary team support   

• Job stability and regular advancement opportunities with a growing company   

  

As a Nurse Practitioner You will:   

• Provide compassionate medical care and symptom management 

• Perform assessments, order/ interpret diagnostic tests, and develop care plans 

• Prescribe medications, manage treatments, and coordinate hospice services 

• Conduct and document face-to-face visits for eligibility and recertification 

• Collaborate with physicians and IDT team to align care with patient goals. 

• Participate in care planning and coordinate with team and external providers 

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance regulation 

• Educate patients & families on medical, emotional, and spiritual needs 

• Contribute to quality improvement efforts and professional development 

• Serve as a clinical resource and liaison to community partners

Responsibilities

Benefits and Perks for You!   

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance   

• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)   

• Tuition discounts & reimbursement   

• 401(k) with company match   

• Generous PTO   

• Mileage reimbursement  

• Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more!   

*Benefits may vary by employment status  

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner program 

• Master’s degree with a minimum of one year NP experience 

• One year of NP experience or one year of RN hospice experience 

• Minimum of one (1) year hospice or palliative care experience preferred 

• Current nursing license in the state of practice 

• Current DEA license (if applicable to state regulations) 

• Current CPR certification 

• Certification from an approved advanced practice nursing certifying body, as required by the state 

• Nurse Practitioner Certification in Gerontology, Adult, or Family (preferred) 

• Excellent observation, verbal, and written communication skills 

• Strong problem-solving and mathematical skills 

• Proficient in nursing skills as outlined in the competency checklist 

• Demonstrated ability to counsel and communicate effectively with patients and families regarding end-of-life issues 

• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order  

About our Line of Business

At Hospice of the Midwest, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. Hospice of the Midwest, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have expert clinicians and c