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

About our Line of Business

At CompassionCare Hospice, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. CompassionCare Hospice, an affiliate of Adoration Health, is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have expert clinicians and caregivers on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information, please visit www.compassioncarenevada.com. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.