Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care Program

Overview

Position Title:

Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care Program

Location:

Upland Hills Health - Dodgeville Hospital Campus

Hours & Shift: Full-time (1.0 FTE) day shift position, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Role & Department:
Nurse Practitioner (APNP) in the Continuous Care Services Department

Posting date:
July 22, 2025

• The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner conducts inpatient, outpatient, nursing home and home visits in Palliative Care.
• Conduct face-to-face hospice certification visits in the home setting as needed.
• Provide professional services to patients of all ages in accordance with Upland Hills Health’s Palliative Care and Hospice philosophy and standards.
• Collaborate with primary care providers to establish and maintain appropriate care to meet patient needs.
• Provide face-to-face and clinical visits with hospice patients as needed.
• Assess hospice patients for hospice recertification as needed.
• Maintain records, charting and generate reports as necessary.
• Manage pain and other distressing physical symptoms in a timely manner.
• Understand and communicate patient/family goals of care changes.
• Provide end-of-life education to patients and families with compassion and respect.
• Support patients approaching last days of life and assist family members through the process.
• Assess psychosocial and spiritual needs appropriately.
• Report findings to the primary care provider, continuous care services director and other appropriate medical providers.
• Attend in-services and training sessions to maintain credentials and stay up to date.
• Assist with monitoring of Performance Improvement activities to achieve and maintain desired outcomes.
• Comply with all applicable rules and regulations, including current Palliative Care guidelines, HIPAA, Hospice Conditions of Participation and Upland Hills Health policies.
• Attend hospice interdisciplinary meetings as needed.
• Complete other duties to provide excellent patient care while meeting departmental and organizational goals.
• Exhibit exceptional listening and communication skills for clear, concise verbal and written information.
• Demonstrate good analytical skills to assess patient needs and adjust care, instruction, or interactions.
• Maintain confidential information.

• Master's Degree in Nursing
• Current and valid Registered Nurse license and licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber (APNP) from the State of Wisconsin
• Current DEA number
• Board certified
• 3-5 years experience in Family Practice setting as a Nurse Practitioner
• Palliative Care experience highly preferred
• Chronic Care Management and Hospice background also preferred
• Prior experience using the EPIC medical record system is preferred but not required
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is beneficial

• Comprehensive benefits packages available for both part and full-time employees
• PTO benefits begin to accrue on day one
• Retirement Plan with matching dollars available
• Two wellness center facilities employees can use free of charge (spouse option at minimal fee)
• Many employer-sponsored events held throughout the year

Upland Hills Health (UHH) consistently ranks as a high performing health care institution in Southwestern Wisconsin. Located just 40 minutes from Madison, WI and from Dubuque, IA, the area offers communities and scenery. For over 100 years, UHH has been dedicated to offering the highest standard of healthcare. Our staff emphasizes quality, comprehensive healthcare with a neighborly welcome.

Posting date:
July 22, 2025

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

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