Nurse Practitioner, Palliative PRN

Overview

Nurse Practitioner / NP, Palliative Care
Location: Memphis, TN
Position: Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care
Remote/Virtual Position: No 
Coverage Area: Memphis, TN

Find Your Passion and Purpose as a PRN/Part-Time Nurse Practitioner / NP, Palliative Care
Salary: $37.00 - $60.00 an hour
Schedule: PRN

Reimagine Your Career in Palliative Care

Caring for others is more than what you do — it’s who you are. At AccentCare, you’ll join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence and gives you the trust and tools to do your best work. You’ll belong to a team that cares deeply for patients and each other; a team committed to consistently providing exceptional care. 

We’re proud to be named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek — a reflection of our shared commitment to excellence, integrity and compassion as we shape the future of aging in place. When you thrive, so does the community of care we’re building together. 

Offer Based on Years of Experience

What You Need to Know

Be the Best Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner You Can Be 

If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you: 

Graduated from an approved school of professional nursing
One year experience as a Nurse Practitioner is preferred
Licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of agency operation
Active DEA license in the state where care is being provided.
Possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role, preferred
Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations
Meet the regulations and requirements of the state(s) in which program provides services

Responsibilities:  

As a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner, you will:

Develop and implement clinical plans of care for patients with chronic and terminal illnesses

Perform patient assessment, history and physical; recommendations on aggressive symptom-management

Monitor patient progress; update the Medical Director, Team Director and team members; consult regarding discharge plannning; and patient/family teaching
Maintain communication with the supervisory physician (s) and attending physician to review patient records and care plans on a routine basis
Initiate communication with attending physicians, other Palliative Care staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for patient/family
May provide support at time of death
Prescribe medication as permitted by the state and/or the State Board of Nursing
Participate in continum of care for patients that are hospice appropriate and ongoing education programs.

Our Investment in You 

Caring for others starts with caring for you. We’re committed to fostering a purpose-driven workplace where you feel supported, and that means prioritizing your physical, financial and mental well-being.

Our benefits include: 

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app

Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees

Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees

And more!

Why AccentCare?

Greatest Place to Work

Come As You Are

At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares — for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability. 

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