Nurse Practitioner

Our Company

CompassionCare

Overview

Office Location: 5250 Neil Rd., Ste. 210, Reno, NV 89502Coverage area: Northern Nevada  

Schedule: PRN  

Are you a Nurse Practitioner looking for a new opportunity? COMPASSION CARE HOSPICE is seeking a passionate, dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Reno, NV. 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

• Facilitate new patient consultation and health history review
• Perform physical examinations and screenings of patients
• Order and administer tests including bloodwork
• Review and interpret test results
• Diagnose health problems
• Detect changes in patient condition
• Administer medications
• Operate medical equipment
• Recommend further treatment options or future appointments if needed
• Provide referrals to other practitioners when necessary
• Provide after-care/ongoing care information and resources to patients 
• Ensure patient records are kept up to date including test results, immunizations, condition changes, etc.
• Deliver quality, physician-level care while complying with company policies, safety regulations, and productivity metrics
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

• Master's degree in nursing 
• Current state nurse practitioner license required
• 5+ years nursing experience required

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge base of HIPAA and OSHA required
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
• Patient, compassionate nature
• Ability to operate as part of a team, alongside physicians and other medical staff
• Proficiency in medical instruments and equipment
• Proficiency in computer-based data management programs and information systems preferred
• Prescriptive authorization required

Work Requirements:

• Active unrestricted license to practice in state
• Certificate/license as a Nurse Practitioner to meet individual state practice act
• Current DEA registration if applicable

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