About This Role
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of the home care industry by providing unparalleled hospice care. The Hospice Nurse Practitioner will deliver compassionate care, manage symptoms, and support patients and families during crises, playing a crucial part in the interdisciplinary care team.
Responsibilities
- Complete routine and emergency face-to-face recertification visits for hospice patients, including admissions, transfers, and extended stays
- Assess patient needs, document findings, and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to manage symptoms and support the Plan of Care
- Provide bedside palliative care, education, and physical and emotional support to patients and families during periods of crisis
- Triage patient needs based on acuity and help prevent avoidable hospitalizations by addressing care needs in the home
- Maintain accurate and timely patient records, clinical documentation, billing, and coding in accordance with CMS and regulatory guidelines
- Collaborate with the Medical Director, attending physicians, branch leadership, and interdisciplinary team to coordinate quality patient care
- Provide training and continuing education to clinical staff to support effective hospice and palliative care
- Assist in developing clinical practice guidelines and standards that promote high-quality palliative care
Requirements
- Current licensure in the state of practice as a Nurse Practitioner and maintain such licensure in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
- Master’s degree in nursing and certification through a national Nurse Practitioner Licensing board
- 1+ years of clinical nursing experience
- Maintain active DEA certification if state allows prescription of controlled substances by APPs
- Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
- Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations
Nice to have:
- 1+ year post-graduate clinical nursing experience in the hospice and palliative care field
- Prior experience in Family Medicine, Geriatrics and psychiatry
Benefits
- Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits including pet insurance
- 401(K) with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
- Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
- Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement
