Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care - $115K-135K per year
Company: Gentiva
Location: Canonsburg
Posted on: July 4, 2025
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Job Description:
Gentiva is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care for a
job in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Palliative Care Discipline: Nurse Practitioner Duration:
Ongoing Employment Type: Staff Our Company: Illumia Health is a
fast-growing part of Gentiva, an industry leader in hospice and
palliative care. Our clinical teams serve as an extension of
physicians’ care, partnering with them and other specialists to
offer advanced illness management, a specialized form of high-touch
palliative care designed to provide relief from the symptoms and
stress of illness while improving quality of life wherever our
patients call home. This flexible, collaborative approach is
provided alongside curative treatments as an extra layer of
physical, emotional, and social support. As a close-knit team
bringing compassionate expertise to the unique journey of every
patient, we proudly celebrate each other’s successes in an
inclusive atmosphere of generous support and rewarding career
growth. Overview: Join us to make a difference when life matters
most We believe every day is an opportunity to make care more
personal and life more comfortable. That’s why we offer personal
care, palliative care and hospice to give people the care they need
with dignity, grace, and love. The Nurse Practitioner Advanced
Illness Management (AIM) facilitates advanced illness management
and palliative care for patients, ensuring a comprehensive,
individualized treatment plan, while demonstrating excellent
clinical skills and ethical, relevant judgment. Provides diagnosis,
treatment, consultation, and follow-up under the direction of the
Palliative Medical Director or Primary Care physician. As a Nurse
Practitioner, you will: Work in collaboration with the Professional
Services Corporation (PSC) Physician or supervising physician,
Primary Care Physician, and other palliative team members to
deliver advanced illness management and palliative care by
providing diagnosis, treatment and follow-up for patients referred
to the company. Take responsibility for advanced illness management
from the initial assessment through discharge. Assessment at a
minimum should include: disease-specific changes, decline or change
in function, nutrition and/or cognition, inadequately controlled
pain or other distressing symptoms, falls, infections or similar
events, the impact of the disease burden on the patient's
condition, caregiver and/or family's quality of life. Establish the
plan of care, individualized for each patient, in consultation with
the patient, family and other members of the Advanced Illness team,
to include the PCP. Facilitate obtaining care for patient when a
need is identified in accordance with the Plan of Care.
Participates in evening/weekend call as required, conducting
on-call services in a clinically competent and responsive manner.
Prescribe medications including controlled substances to the extent
delegated and licensed, in accordance with state law. Order and
interpret laboratory, imaging and other diagnostic tests within the
scope of professional practice. Order treatments and durable
medical equipment as indicated. Communicate clinical findings to
the PSC Physician as needed, but no less than bi-weekly. Re-assess
effectiveness of care plan on a regular basis and modify as needed.
Maintain effective working relationships with supportive care team
(e.g., Social Worker and RN Care Manager), as applicable, and
involve team (internally and externally) when patient's care plan
warrants team participation to achieve desired outcome. Establish
and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted
in the course of work. Communicate and document clinical findings,
treatment plan, and care provided in the patient's medical record
in a manner consistent with acceptable standards in order to
support sound medical practice and reimbursement for services
provided. Knowledgeable of Palliative Medicine Quality Measures
collection, documentation and reporting. About You: Nurse
Practitioner Requirements: Specialized Knowledge/Skills: Excellent
leadership, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Independent decision making and self-motivation. 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; value
based and/or accountable organization requirements Meets mandatory
continuing education requirements of Gentiva and licensing board.
Must be able to work efficiently with electronic medical record
software. Education/Experience: 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 Nurse Practitioner specialty in Family or Adult Medicine
preferred Value Based Care practice experience preferred Practice
experience with Part B billing Able to work autonomously in an
Advanced Practice Role Licenses/Certifications/Agreements: Current
license as a registered nurse or equivalent as required by state
law for Nurse Practitioner licensure without board actions Current
Nurse Practitioner certification/license without board actions
Collaborative agreement with a supervising physician, that is part
of the Professional Services Corporation, that is agreeable to
supervise work in advanced illness management and palliative care
program, 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 Current
automobile insurance and valid driver’s license We Offer: As a
Nurse Practitioner, you will be eligible for: Competitive Pay
Medical, Dental, Vision Plans Wellness Program and Resources
including: A dedicated Accolade Care Coordinator for personalized
care management support of all your healthcare needs Telemedicine
Program Type 2 Diabetes Management Program via Virta Health A
complete Joint and Spine Program with concierge services via Nimble
Orthopedics Generous Paid Time Off (plan increases with tenure) and
7 paid holidays Pre-tax FSA and HSA plans (HSA w/company
contributions) 401(k) with company matching contributions Career
growth opportunities available at both the branch and corporate
levels One on One Onboarding Program Free Continuing Education
Units Tuition Program that includes: Access to 280 program at 25
learning partners Programs at every education level from ASN to BSN
or BSN to MSN Online classes with flexible start dates Tuition
reimbursement Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary long-term care, critical illness, accident insurance, and
pet insurance Local and national award programs Referral bonus
program Mileage reimbursement or Fleet Program Financial assistance
program supporting teammates in times of need 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 LI-SS1 Location: Illumia Gentiva Job
ID 2025-120128. Posted job title: Nurse Practitioner - Palliative
Care About Gentiva Gentiva is a family of industry-leading hospice,
palliative, and home health providers that are passionate about
caring for others. With more than 550 locations and thousands of
compassionate clinicians across 38 states, our place is by the side
of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness,
injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding
patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and
spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.
Gentiva’s corporate headquarters is in Atlanta, Georgia, with
providers delivering care across the U.S. Benefits Continuing
Education Medical benefits 401k retirement plan Vision benefits
Discount program Pet insurance Holiday Pay Wellness and fitness
programs Mileage reimbursement Dental benefits Employee assistance
programs Life insurance
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