Hospice Nurse Practitioner, Full-Time

About the role

Gentiva Hospice is hiring a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner to support Pittsburgh, Wexford, and New Castle areas. The Nurse Practitioner will serve in a dual Hospice and Palliative Care role.

Responsibilities

• Complete all visit types for patients on services, including Medicare-required hospice Face-to-Face (F2F) visits within CMS established regulatory timeframes.
• Collaborate with Hospice and Palliative Medical Directors and interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care.
• Collaborate with Primary Care Provider (PCP)/Attending Provider and specialists (if applicable) to coordinate patient Plan of Care.
• Support individualized care plans in partnership with the patients, families, caregivers, and IDG/IDT.
• Prescribe medications and treatments, including controlled substances, as permitted by state law and federal regulation and within defined parameters of Independent Practice or a Collaborative Practice Agreement.
• Facilitate goals-of-care discussions, advance care planning, and level of care transitions when appropriate.
• Coordinate care across settings, including home, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living.
• Initiate referrals to supportive services and community resources as needed.
• Utilize Local Coverage Determination (LCD) criteria to support hospice eligibility and recertification.
• Document clinical findings accurately and attest F2F encounters in the medical record in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Communicate findings, treatment plans, diagnostics, and medication reviews with IDG/IDT.
• Provide clinical recommendations to the interdisciplinary group (IDG) based on assessment findings.
• Ensure alignment with Medicare, Medicaid, and accrediting body requirements (e.g., ACHC).
• Notify appropriate team members promptly of any barriers to completing scheduled visits.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge in the field of hospice and palliative care.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or higher from an accredited program.
• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Minimum of two years of Nurse Practitioner experience preferred.
• Experience in hospice, palliative care, oncology, geriatrics, family/adult medicine, home health, or acute care preferred.
• Experience with Part B billing preferred.

Qualifications

• Current RN license and Nurse Practitioner license/certification in state of practice.
• National NP certification (ANCC or AANP).
• Clinical assessment and critical thinking skills across palliative and hospice populations.
• In-depth understanding of palliative care principles, hospice philosophy, home health eligibility, and end-of-life care.
• Working knowledge of LCD criteria, Medicare/Medicaid regulations, coding/billing, and documentation requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledgeable of Hospice & Palliative Quality Measures collection, documentation, reporting, and the QAPI process.
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Compassionate, emotionally intelligent, and sensitive to the needs of patients and families.
• Proficient in point-of-care technology and electronic medical records.
• Willingness and ability to maintain productivity and documentation standards in alignment with organizational expectations.

Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills across palliative and hospice populations.
• In-depth understanding of palliative care principles, hospice philosophy, home health eligibility, and end-of-life care.
• Working knowledge of LCD criteria, Medicare/Medicaid regulations, coding/billing, and documentation requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledgeable of Hospice & Palliative Quality Measures collection, documentation, reporting, and the QAPI process.
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Compassionate, emotionally intelligent, and sensitive to the needs of patients and families.
• Proficient in point-of-care technology and electronic medical records.
• Willingness and ability to maintain productivity and documentation standards in alignment with organizational expectations.

Benefits

• 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)