Hospice Nurse Practitioner, Full-Time

About the role

The Nurse Practitioner will serve in a dual Hospice and Palliative Care role, providing comprehensive, patient-centered care across the continuum of serious illness, supporting patients in both palliative and hospice settings.

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.
• Perform in-depth patient assessments, including physical, emotional, functional, and psychosocial evaluations.
• Support individualized care plans in partnership with the patients, families, caregivers, and IDG/IDT.
• Coordinate care across settings, including home, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge in the field of hospice and palliative care.
• Participate in on-call rotation as needed.

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).
• Collaborative Practice Agreement with supervising internal physician or Proof of Independent Practice Authority in accordance with state regulations.
• Controlled Substance Agreement, if applicable.
• DEA registration and prescriptive authority in accordance with state regulations.
• Current CPR certification.
• ACHPN certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.

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.
• Sensitivity to the impact of life and death issues faced by individuals with terminal illness; tact in dealing with these patients and their families.
• Ability to support others at a time of crisis.

Benefits

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