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Care Home Matron

VitalCaring Group · Ridgeland, MS

FULL-TIME Posted Nov 13, 2026

Job Description

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)Deliver Expert Care.

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Quality of Life. As a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner, you'll provide compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals living with serious, chronic, or life-limiting illnesses in the comfort of their homes. This is a highly autonomous, field-based role where you'll partner with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to improve quality of life through expert symptom management, advance care planning, and coordinated care.If you're passionate about building meaningful relationships, helping patients navigate complex medical decisions, and providing care that aligns with each individual's goals and values, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.Focus on quality of life, symptom management, and personalized care planning.Collaborate with physicians, home health, hospice, and interdisciplinary care teams.Help reduce avoidable hospitalizations through proactive, coordinated care.Position OverviewThe Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive in-home medical care for patients with serious illnesses. This role focuses on symptom management, chronic disease support, advance care planning, and coordination with the patient's existing healthcare providers to ensure care aligns with each patient's goals, preferences, and quality-of-life priorities.Working independently in the field, the NP delivers evidence-based care while serving as a trusted clinical resource for patients, caregivers, and healthcare partners.Develop, implement, and adjust individualized care plans focused on symptom management and quality of life.Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary partners.Care CoordinationCollaborate closely with physicians, specialists, home health, hospice, social workers, and other community partners.Facilitate referrals to hospice, home health, behavioral health, and community resources when appropriate.Coordinate care that supports patient goals while helping reduce unnecessary emergency department visits and hospitalizations.Communicate proactively with patients, caregivers, and referring providers to ensure continuity of care.Patient &

• Family EducationLead conversations around advance care planning, goals of care, and advance directives.Provide compassionate guidance and emotional support during complex healthcare decisions.Documentation &

• QualityMaintain accurate, timely documentation within the electronic medical record.Ensure compliance with clinical guidelines, regulatory requirements, collaborative practice agreements, and organizational policies.Participate in case conferences, quality improvement initiatives, and interdisciplinary team meetings.What You'll BringRequired QualificationsMaster's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.Current Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice.Preferred QualificationsExperience in palliative care, hospice, geriatrics, internal medicine, family practice, or chronic disease management.Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care (ACHPN) or willingness to pursue certification.Experience conducting advance care planning and goals-of-care discussions.Proficiency with electronic medical records and mobile documentation platforms.Passionate about improving quality of life and supporting patient-centered decision-making.Adaptable, organized, and committed to delivering exceptional care in the home setting.Make an Impact Beyond Traditional HealthcareThis role offers the opportunity to practice medicine in a way that prioritizes relationships, quality of life, and whole-person care. Every visit is an opportunity to help patients live more comfortably, make informed decisions, and receive care that reflects what matters most to them. Health &

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• VisionPharmacy BenefitsVirtual &

• Mental Health SupportFSAs &

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• Life InsuranceFinancial &

• Legal401(k) with Company MatchEmployee Referral ProgramPrepaid Legal PlansIdentity Theft ProtectionWork-Life Balance &

• PerksGenerous Paid Time OffPet InsuranceTuition &

• Continuing Education ReimbursementAll employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Additional Details

City
Ridgeland
State
Mississippi
Country
US
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