We are seeking a compassionate and highly skilled Nurse Practitioner specializing in Hospice and Home Health to join our interdisciplinary care team on a per diem basis . This role provides advanced clinical care to patients across the continuum from chronic illness management in the home health setting to comfort-focused, end-of-life care in hospice.
The Nurse Practitioner works under the supervision of a collaborating physician and in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act, delivering patient-centered care in homes and community settings. This role emphasizes clinical excellence, care coordination, and compassionate support for patients and families.
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$100 per visit for all completed patient visits (home health and hospice encounters)
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$30.00 per hour for all Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings and orientation/training sessions
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Provide comprehensive medical care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and symptom management for patients in home and hospice settings
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Perform detailed history and physical examinations and document findings in the medical record
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Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostics
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Develop, implement, and adjust individualized care plans based on patient needs and goals of care
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Prescribe medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions within scope of practice
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Manage chronic, acute, and terminal conditions across home health and hospice populations
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Provide palliative care and symptom management for hospice patients under physician supervision
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Conduct hospice face-to-face eligibility and recertification assessments
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Recommend hospice admission, certification, and recertification to the medical director
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Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members
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Participate in regular interdisciplinary group meetings to review patient progress and care plans
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Communicate effectively with attending physicians, hospice medical directors, and community providers
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Ensure continuity of care between home health and hospice transitions
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Educate patients, families, and caregivers on disease management, treatment plans, and end-of-life care
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Provide clinical consultation and support to interdisciplinary team members
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Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation in the medical record
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Ensure compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations, state/federal hospice and home health requirements, and organizational policies
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Follow HIPAA guidelines and maintain strict patient confidentiality
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Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical performance monitoring
Requirements
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Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
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Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
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Current RN and Nurse Practitioner licensure in the State of practice (California preferred if applicable)
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Master’s degree required
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Minimum 1 year of hospice or palliative care experience required
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Home health experience preferred
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Current CPR certification
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Certification in hospice/palliative care (e.g., CHPN) or related specialty preferred
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Strong clinical assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills
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Ability to independently manage patient care in home and community environments
