Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care House Call - ...

Hospice of the Valley is a national leader in hospice care and has been serving the Phoenix metropolitan area since 1977. A mission-driven, not-for-profit organization, Hospice of the Valley employs compassionate, skilled professionals who are committed to excellence, enjoy teamwork and contribute daily to our mission and culture of caring. Team members experience a friendly, supportive atmosphere, leadership support, autonomy, flexibility and the privilege of doing meaningful, rewarding work. Position Profile We are seeking an experienced nurse practitioner for our well-established House Calls practice designed to care for chronically ill homebound patients. Nurse Practitioners provide holistic, comprehensive medical care to patients requiring complex care in their homes. . In addition to overseeing primary care for a panel of continuity patients, the Nurse Practitioner may also be asked to conduct palliative care consultations that address pain and symptom management, clarification of patient and family goals and the promotion of quality of life. A background in geriatrics, palliative, or hospice care would be advantageous. Care delivery can take place in patient homes, skilled nursing facilities and group homes. Responsibilities u00a7 Provides expert end-of-life medical resource support in consultation with HOV Medical Director. u00a7 Develops and maintains therapeutic relationships. u00a7 Conducts comprehensive assessments. u00a7 Plans care and intervenes effectively. u00a7 Provides effective pain/symptom assessment and management. u00a7 Promotes patient safety. u00a7 Facilitates smooth transition between care environments. u00a7 Provides effective patient/family/caregiver/caregiver teaching. u00a7 Supports the death/dying process. u00a7 Manages end-of-life ethical issues effectively. u00a7 Collaborates in providing patient care. u00a7 Creates timely and accurate documentation. u00a7 Utilizes resources effectively and efficiently. u00a7 Adheres to scope of practice/HOV standards and facilitates continuously improved processes/services. u00a7 Maintains and enhances professional skills. u00a7 Adheres to high standards of personal and professional conduct. Minimum Qualifications u00a7 Graduate of accredited Nurse Practitioner program. u00a7 Current Arizona Nurse Practitioner licensure in good standing. u00a7 Minimum one year of recent experience in medical, surgical or critical care as a professional nurse. u00a7 Strong clinical assessment skills. u00a7 Knowledge of and ability to apply nursing process. u00a7 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. u00a7 Solution driven, creative and resourceful problem solving skills. u00a7 Skilled in organizing and prioritizing work. u00a7 Proficient computer skills. Preferred Qualifications u00a7 Previous hospice or oncology experience. u00a7 Knowledge of the death/dying and bereavement process. u00a7 CHPN certification. Hospice of the Valley offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits that include medical, dental and vision plans, generous paid time off, a matching 401k, tuition assistance, an award winning wellness program and a host of employee recognition and rewards. Employees also receive comprehensive orientation, training and resources. Hospice of the Valley is an equal employment opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V

Created: 2026-03-07