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Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care in Medford, OR
Job Description
Join Our Team as a Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care
Embark on a rewarding opportunity to deliver compassionate palliative care to patients in Medford, Oregon. As a vital member of our healthcare team, you will provide high-quality, onsite hospice and palliative services, ensuring comfort and dignity for patients during their most vulnerable times. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful difference while working within a supportive, patient-centered environment committed to excellence and teamwork.
Required Skills:
• Valid active licenses in Washington (WA) and Oregon (OR), including DEA registration
• Proven experience in hospice, palliative, or related clinical care
• Strong clinical assessment and symptom management skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with RNs and interdisciplinary teams
• Competency in medication prescribing and patient education
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to participate in on-call and weekend coverage as scheduled
Nice to Have Skills:
• Experience with telehealth delivery
• Prior experience in home hospice or outpatient palliative care programs
• Comfort managing a variable patient panel, approximately 15 patients monthly
• Knowledge of electronic health record systems and telemedicine technology
Preferred Education and Experience:
• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) or higher
• A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in hospice or palliative care settings
• Current licensure and DEA registration for both Washington and Oregon
Other Requirements:
• Ability to provide face-to-face care at the Providence Hospice location in Medford
• Participation in symptom management calls from 5 PM to 8 AM on weekdays (must be reachable via beeper)
• Potential weekend call coverage, averaging once per month
• Willingness to assist with patient visits, telehealth consultations, and system management as needed
• Guaranteed hours of 8 hours per day; no overtime expectation after 5 PM when on call
• Travel or telehealth care for WA patients during call hours
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team committed to enhancing patient quality of life through compassionate care. If you are a skilled Nurse Practitioner seeking a fulfilling role with a supportive organization, we encourage you to apply today and become part of our mission-driven team.
Hourly Pay Rate: $1.00
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife
Job Details
Medical Speciality
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Employment Type
Full-time
Required License
NP (Nursing Practitioner)
Work Setting
ClinicHospitalTelehealth
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