Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Homedica in Baton Rouge, LA is searching for a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to join its team!

Why Join Us?

At Homedica, we invest in our people through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a unique benefit that makes you a true employee-owner.

As part of our team, you'll receive company stock at no cost to you, with benefits that include:

• Building long-term wealth for your future
• Enjoying a retirement benefit you don't pay for
• Sharing directly in the success you help create every day

The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner is needed to work with a mobile Palliative Care team that is focused on improving the overall wellness of people with serious illnesses.

Essential daily duties include:

• alleviating symptoms, including side effects of treatment
• improving understanding of illness and its progression
• identifying and addressing practical and spiritual needs
• helping to cope with feelings and changes related to illness
• assisting in understanding treatment options, making treatment decisions, and coordinating care
• identifying and accessing additional resources to provide support

Qualifications:

• Current Louisiana Nurse Practitioner (NP) license required
• Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care required
• Hospice and/or Home Health experience a plus
• Excellent communication skills
• Problem-solving skills and ability to deal with a variety of situations

Full-Time Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - company-paid ownership benefit
• Competitive pay with increased earning potential
• Health, dental, vision & life insurance
• Short-term & long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Cell phone allowance
• Mileage reimbursement (adjusted for fuel price changes)
• Career advancement opportunities

Get the "flexibility" of a Home Health Nurse with the "pay" you deserve as a Nurse Practitioner!

Make a difference in the lives of others - and your own - with Homedica. Apply today!