Palliative Nurse Practitioner Preceptor

Advance Expertise. Mentor Clinicians. Elevate Palliative Care.

*This position will require extensive multi-state travel, potentially up to 80% during the week.*

We are seeking an experienced and mission-driven Nurse Practitioner Preceptor to join our Palliative Care division. In this role, you will mentor, coach, and train newly hired and tenured nurse practitioners through hands-on patient care and structured clinical education. You will ensure that preceptees are confident, competent, and aligned with our mission of delivering exceptional patient-centered palliative care.

As a role model and trusted clinical leader, you will balance mentoring responsibilities with patient home visits, directly impacting both clinical quality and patient outcomes across our Palliative Care/Empatia program.

• Assess the learning needs of new and tenured nurse practitioners and establish individualized orientation goals and measurable learning outcomes
• Orient preceptees to palliative clinical policies, procedures, documentation standards, value-based care metrics, technology, and compliance requirements
• Facilitate learning experiences to promote the acquisition of clinical skills, knowledge, and professional competencies
• Provide timely, constructive feedback and ongoing coaching to preceptees throughout their orientation or development period
• Conduct patient home visits as needed, modeling best practices in compassionate, evidence-based care
• Evaluate preceptee readiness for independent practice and make recommendations to leadership
• Monitor key performance metrics, providing targeted feedback and performance improvement support
• Prepare, maintain, and submit accurate documentation in accordance with company policy and regulatory standards
• Refer patients to additional services and community resources when appropriate
• Collaborate with leadership on initiatives to strengthen clinical quality and patient satisfaction

Qualifications

• Advanced Practice Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner) with an active, unencumbered NP and RN license in assigned work state(s)
• Active DEA license and current CPR certification
• Minimum of 5 years clinical experience, including prior experience as a preceptor or clinical mentor
• Strong knowledge of value-based clinical care and Part B documentation requirements (preferred)
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance

Skills & Competencies

• Proven ability to mentor, coach, and inspire peer clinicians
• Strong presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Proficient in EHR documentation, Microsoft Office Suite, and mobile technology
• Compassionate, patient-focused, and collaborative approach to care delivery

Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem):

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• National & Local Recognition Programs
• Teammate Assistance Fund

Additional Full-Time Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
• Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
• Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

Apply Today – Lead with Expertise. Mentor with Purpose. Transform Palliative Care.

• This is a safety-sensitive position
• Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
• Where applicable, employee must meet stage specific requirements
• We are proud to be an EEO employer
• We maintain a drug-free workplace

At Empatia, part of Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.

Our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.

Our nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted brands that include:

• Hospice care: Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon
• Palliative care: Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care
• Home health care: Heartland Home Health
• Advanced illness management: Illumia Health

With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized – and kindness is celebrated.