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Nurse Practitioner – Hospice Care
Location: Meridian, MS
Job Type: PRN
About Us
Legacy Hospice provides compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals and families facing life-limiting illness. We’re seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our team and help ensure our patients receive high-quality, holistic care in the comfort of their homes.
This role offers the opportunity to provide clinical expertise, build relationships with patients and families, and make a meaningful difference every day.
What You’ll Do
As a Nurse Practitioner, you will:
- Conduct face-to-face hospice eligibility assessments
- Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, including histories, physical exams, and coordination of care
- Develop and update individualized hospice care plans
- Collaborate with the hospice medical director and interdisciplinary team
- Prescribe medications and treatments according to patient needs
- Educate patients and caregivers about symptom management, disease progression, and care planning
- Participate in quality improvement and compliance initiatives
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation
Qualifications
- Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of employment
- Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Certification in hospice, palliative care, or geriatrics (preferred)
- Minimum 1 year of clinical experience (hospice, home health, or similar preferred)
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
- Comfortable using mobile technology and electronic charting systems (Homecare Homebase, Microsoft 365, etc.)
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and respond urgently to patient needs
- Compassionate and professional bedside manner
- Please note: Legacy Hospice is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening is required, including testing for marijuana.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay
- Flexible scheduling
- Supportive, mission-driven team environment
Apply today to join a team that values integrity, compassion, and clinical excellence.
Make every visit count—because every moment matters.