Our Company

　　Empatia is a member of the Gentiva family - an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you’ll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people’s lives every day.

　　Overview

　　We’re looking for a Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care to join our team for the Butler, Kansas City and Sedalia areas .

　　You will report directly to the Director of Palliative Care. You will work in collaboration with the Palliative Care Medical Director and other palliative team members to deliver palliative care by providing diagnosis, treatment and follow-up for patients referred to palliative care.

　　Assesses physical and psychosocial status of assigned patients as outlined by Nursing Standard Operating Procedures

　　Prepares and Provides accurate documentation of the visit in a timely manner

　　Provides medical care as needed and with the scope of practice of the Nurse Practitioner

　　Actively participates in the coordination of the patient’s palliative care

　　Participates in evening/weekend call as required, conducting on-call services in a clinically competent and responsive manner

　　About You

　　Minimum of Masters of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing, or an equivalent as allowed under state law

　　Minimum of two years Nurse Practitioner experience

　　Current license as a registered nurse or equivalent as required by state law for Nurse Practitioner licensure

　　Current Nurse Practitioner certification/license

　　Must have a collaborative agreement in place with a supervising physician agreeable to supervise work in palliative care program or must agree to enter a collaborative agreement with Palliative Medical Director, as required by state law

　　Part B Provider certification

　　Federal DEA license

　　State DEA license (if required)

　　ACHPN – Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care Preferred

　　Nurse Practitioner specialty in Family or Adult Medicine preferred

　　Practice experience with Part B billing is preferred

　　Able to work autonomously in an Advanced Practice Role

　　Working knowledge or understanding of: principles of Palliative Medicine, including when a patient may be appropriate for home health or hospice care; Medicare/Medicaid regulations; and interdisciplinary process.

　　Current automobile insurance and valid driver’s license

　　We Offer

　　Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO

　　Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program

　　Competitive Salaries

　　Mileage Reimbursement

　　Professional Growth and Development Opportunities

　　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

　　ReqID: 2024-90938

　　Category: Clinical

　　Position Type: Flex/Per Diem

　　Company: Empatia

　　Type of Service: Palliative Care Only