Advanced Practice Practitioner
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onFort Worth Main Post Office, 251, West Lancaster Avenue, Downtown Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, 76102, United States
Since 1996, Community Healthcare of Texas has been dedicated to providing compassionate hospice and palliative care services. Our mission is to support individuals living with serious illnesses while caring for their loved ones who provide daily support.
We are currently recruiting for an Advanced Practitioner Nurse to join our team. Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, you will collaborate with physicians and care team members to deliver high-quality palliative and hospice health care services to patients and families.
In this active practice, you will be responsible for documenting medical histories, tracking disease progression, and managing symptom control. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team to review and update care plans, ensuring patients receive appropriate measures for their end-stage disease process. Additionally, you will build and nurture relationships with staff and community referral sources to facilitate program growth, while participating in quality assurance and improvement processes.
To apply, please submit your resume and relevant credentials through our official career portal. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an initial screening followed by an interview with the Medical Director or Senior Director.
Community Healthcare of Texas is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Work model: On-site
Fort Worth Main Post Office, 251, West Lancaster Avenue, Downtown Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, 76102, United States
Fort Worth, Texas
Additional accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing (American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Nurse Credentialing Center, or HPNA Advanced Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing ACHPN). Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience, preferably at the APN level.
Community Healthcare of Texas, headquartered in Fort Worth, operates within the hospitals and health care industry as the largest not-for-profit hospice and palliative care organization in the nation. Since 1996, the organization has delivered comprehensive end-of-life services to individuals diagnosed with life-limiting illnesses and a prognosis of six months or less. Care is administered across diverse settings, including private residences, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, and three dedicated inpatient hospice facilities.
A dedicated interdisciplinary team comprising physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and nurse aides collaborates to create personalized care plans. Beyond standard services, the organization offers perinatal and pediatric hospice and palliative care programs for patients who are not yet ready for full hospice admission. The mission focuses on enhancing the quality of remaining time through expert support rather than signaling a surrender.
As a national leader, Community Healthcare of Texas is committed to expanding access to care, conducting community education and outreach, and engaging in activism at local, state, and national levels. The organization maintains a strong presence in healthcare and hospice organizations to drive systemic improvements. For details on programs, services, and employment opportunities, the organization can be contacted via (800) 226-0373.
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Experience
3+ yrs (Mid Level)
Job Type
Full-Time
