Give your passion a purpose – join our amazing team!
At Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, your passion finds purpose every day. As an award-winning nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider, we've been serving families across southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina for over 40 years—rooted in heart, service, and community.
What sets us apart? Our commitment to your well-being and growth:
Quick Benefits & Affordable Coverage: Health, dental, and vision insurance begin the first of the month after 30 days. We offer a free employee-only health plan option, and all plans include access to virtual doctor visits and mental health support at no cost.Generous Paid Time Off: Full-time employees start with 27 days of PTO in their first year—plus it rolls over and increases with tenure.Investing in Your Future: We offer a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, along with up to $5,000 per year in tuition reimbursement to support your continued growth.A Culture That Values You: We believe in celebrating contributions, uplifting one another, and fostering a workplace built on respect, trust, and true compassion—for our patients, families, and each other.We're proud to rank in the top 94% of healthcare providers nationwide in the Press Ganey employee satisfaction survey. Come see what makes Lower Cape Fear LifeCare a truly special place to grow.
Schedule:
After your orientation period - your typical schedule will be Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.Since we are not an emergency service, for urgent or emergent situations, patients should be directed to their Primary Care Provider.Caseloads and Visits:
Our goal is to have a minimum of 20 visits per week. This averages out to 4-5 visits a day, but this is also dependent upon patient needs, their location, and several other factors. Because of the nature of palliative care, a patient’s needs can change rapidly. You will have the flexibility to move visits from one day to another to best suit your patients within regulatory guidelines. Visits typically take 1 hour to an hour and a half, but visits may sometimes take longer based on patient needs.
What you’ll be doing:
You’ll see your patients in various venues of care such as personal residence, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities. We provide quality care regardless of circumstance to a variety of different socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.You’ll need to be comfortable educating the caregivers on how to care for their loved one. This might include things like disease education, advance care planning, how to administer medications, and what to expect at end-of-life.Expect to spend extended time periods in your car, driving between patients, documenting, and coordinating care. You’ll use your own personal vehicle, and mileage driven between patient visits is reimbursable.You’ll be provided with a laptop and company phone, and other equipment as applicable to perform your duties.You will coordinate care between your patient’s community medical providers, and other disciplines to provide updates, obtain new orders. This coordination takes place during and in between visits. Patients are assigned based on your assigned territory.Self-scheduling is based on patient’s needs and acuity.You will be part of an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) consisting of a physician, nurse practitioner, registered nurse, and a medical social worker. The team meets twice a month for IDT education rounds, and monthly for palliative care staff meeting.Education: Graduate of an accredited school with a Master’s Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant. Certification in hospice/palliative care preferred.
Licensure / Certifications: Current certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (ANNP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Must have current license or ability to obtain licensure from the NC/SC Board of Nursing (NP).
Experience: Minimum of five years general medical experience in inpatient, outpatient and nursing home settings. Minimum two year experience as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant required. Experience seeing patients in a home setting preferred. Demonstrated competence in leadership and teaching.
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Your typical schedule will be Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM
Rotating on-call duties
Flexibility required for occasional evening/weekend needs
What You’ll Be DoingAs our Palliative Care Program Manager (Nurse Practitioner), you’ll take the lead on the day-to-day operations of our community-based palliative care program. You'll be the go-to person for staff support, patient care coordination, and quality improvement efforts—all while making sure we’re delivering compassionate, high-quality care that aligns with our mission.
This role combines leadership, clinical expertise, strategic thinking, and people skills. You’ll manage a dedicated team, collaborate with other departments, and help shape the future of our palliative care services.
Here’s what your days might include:
Running the show: Oversee daily operations of the palliative care program—including staffing, scheduling, and patient care activities
Supporting the team: Hire, onboard, coach, and develop your clinical team to ensure high performance and professional growth
Championing quality: Lead initiatives that improve patient/family outcomes, resource use, and program performance
Collaborating with access and intake: Ensure smooth patient admissions and referrals in partnership with our Patient Access Center
Guiding the care plan: Lead IDT (interdisciplinary team) meetings, utilization reviews, and care coordination with outside partners
Keeping an eye on the numbers: Track budgets, recommend improvements, and monitor variances
Engaging the community: Act as a liaison to hospitals, facilities, and healthcare professionals; offer education on palliative care and billing best practices
Planning for the future: Participate in strategic planning and help grow the program thoughtfully and sustainably
Exploring growth: Identify and support grant opportunities and alternative funding for program development
Staying current: Maintain your own clinical and professional knowledge—and encourage your team to do the same
What We’re Looking ForWe’re searching for a nurse practitioner who’s passionate about palliative care and ready to lead with compassion, confidence, and a collaborative spirit.
You’ll be a great fit if you have:
A master’s degree in nursing and certification/licensure as a nurse practitioner (North Carolina)
At least 5 years of experience in a palliative care setting
Experience leading clinical teams and navigating complex healthcare systems
A deep understanding of regulatory standards, documentation, and quality measures
A strong nursing foundation and a knack for creative, people-centered problem-solving
Excellent communication and presentation skills—written and verbal
A commitment to continuous learning and team development
A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Comfort working with all age groups, from infants to older adults
The ability to flex and adapt: evenings, weekends, and on-call coverage are part of the mix
Bonus points if you’re certified in hospice or palliative care (CHPN, ACHPN).
A Little More About the RoleYou’ll work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
You’ll regularly interact with patients, families, providers, and community partners
Some travel is involved for supervisory visits or community liaison work
You'll lead by example—always aligning with our values and mission
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At Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, your passion finds purpose every day. As an award-winning nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider, we've been serving families across southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina for over 40 years—rooted in heart, service, and community.
What sets us apart? Our commitment to your well-being and growth:
Quick Benefits & Affordable Coverage: Health, dental, and vision insurance begin the first of the month after 30 days. We offer a free employee-only health plan option, and all plans include access to virtual doctor visits and mental health support at no cost.Generous Paid Time Off: Full-time employees start with 27 days of PTO in their first year—plus it rolls over and increases with tenure.Investing in Your Future: We offer a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, along with up to $5,000 per year in tuition reimbursement to support your continued growth.A Culture That Values You: We believe in celebrating contributions, uplifting one another, and fostering a workplace built on respect, trust, and true compassion—for our patients, families, and each other.We're proud to rank in the top 94% of healthcare providers nationwide in the Press Ganey employee satisfaction survey. Come see what makes Lower Cape Fear LifeCare a truly special place to grow.
Schedule:
After your orientation period - your typical schedule will be Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.Since we are not an emergency service, for urgent or emergent situations, patients should be directed to their Primary Care Provider.Caseloads and Visits:
Our goal is to have a minimum of 20 visits per week. This averages out to 4-5 visits a day, but this is also dependent upon patient needs, their location, and several other factors. Because of the nature of palliative care, a patient’s needs can change rapidly. You will have the flexibility to move visits from one day to another to best suit your patients within regulatory guidelines. Visits typically take 1 hour to an hour and a half, but visits may sometimes take longer based on patient needs.
What you’ll be doing:
You’ll see your patients in various venues of care such as personal residence, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities. We provide quality care regardless of circumstance to a variety of different socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.You’ll need to be comfortable educating the caregivers on how to care for their loved one. This might include things like disease education, advance care planning, how to administer medications, and what to expect at end-of-life.Expect to spend extended time periods in your car, driving between patients, documenting, and coordinating care. You’ll use your own personal vehicle, and mileage driven between patient visits is reimbursable.You’ll be provided with a laptop and company phone, and other equipment as applicable to perform your duties.You will coordinate care between your patient’s community medical providers, and other disciplines to provide updates, obtain new orders. This coordination takes place during and in between visits. Patients are assigned based on your assigned territory.Self-scheduling is based on patient’s needs and acuity.You will be part of an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) consisting of a physician, nurse practitioner, registered nurse, and a medical social worker. The team meets twice a month for IDT education rounds, and monthly for palliative care staff meeting.Education: Graduate of an accredited school with a Master’s Degree in Nursing.. Certification in hospice/palliative care preferred.
Licensure / Certifications: Current certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (ANNP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Must have current license or ability to obtain licensure from the NC Board of Nursing (NP).
Experience: Minimum of five years general medical experience in inpatient, outpatient and nursing home settings. Minimum two year experience as a nurse practitioner required. Experience seeing patients in a home setting preferred. Demonstrated competence in leadership and teaching.
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