Spring Valley Hospice·Tupelo, Mississippi
Provide comprehensive hospice and palliative care, including patient evaluations, diagnosis, and the development of treatment plans. Coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to manage terminal illness and ensure regulatory compliance.
Our Company Spring Valley Hospice Overview Our Hospice Nurse Practitioners are the heart of our organization who support patients by providing hospice care through evaluation, assessment, diagnosing medical conditions, developing plans of care, and prescribing medication and treatment.
We are proud to have some of the best and brightest individuals in the healthcare industry on our team.
We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one.
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Our comprehensive benefits include: Medical and dental benefits Short- and long-term disability Life insurance Paid time off 401(k) program Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Vendor discounts
Providing medical care, palliates and manages terminal illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physician Completing history and physical examinations by evaluating the patient's medical condition and health history Completing the hospice face to face visit requirements prior to the third and subsequent hospice benefit periods to assess hospice eligibility based Making recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for certification and recertification for hospice care Completing and maintaining accurate clinical notes Communicating with the physician and participating in interdisciplinary group meetings to meet the medical and emotional needs of the patient and family/caregivers Ensuring compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirements Additional responsibilities as assigned
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner program Current DEA license, if applicable to state regulations Current nursing license in state of practice Current CPR certification Master’s degree with minimum of one year NP experience One year hospice or palliative care experience preferred Accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by state of practice Certification in a specialist area preferred (e.g. Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN) or Geriatrics) Commitment to clinical and documentation excellence About our Line of Business Spring Valley Hospice, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, focuses on providing hospice care to local patients and their families living. We concentrate on managing a patient’s pain and other symptoms first and foremost, while also providing emotional and spiritual support to the family. The holistic care approach to providing hospice services by the entire care team sets Spring Valley Hospice apart. We believe the quality of life to be as important as length of life. Spring Valley Hospice offers routine home care, respite, general inpatient care, and continuous care. For more information, please visit www.springvalleyhospice.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Requires a Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and at least one year of NP experience. Must hold a current nursing license, DEA license, and CPR certification, with a preference for hospice or palliative care experience.
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in Mississippi are often shaped by ongoing demand for experienced clinicians who can support primary care access, chronic disease management, and virtual or home-based visits. These positions are competitive because employers typically want an active NP or PA license, board certification, a current DEA certificate, and direct patient care experience; review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit before applying.
