The Nurse Practitioner will serve in a dual Hospice and Palliative Care role. In this position, they will provide comprehensive, patient-centered care across the continuum of serious illness, supporting patients in both palliative and hospice settings. The role includes a blend of hospice and palliative responsibilities with flexibility based on patient census and program needs.
The Nurse Practitioner will deliver advanced clinical care, perform patient management visits and hospice Face-to-Face (F2F) encounters for eligibility certification and recertification, and partner closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, compliant, and compassionate care. This role blends autonomy with collaboration, allowing you to guide patients and families through complex medical decision-making, symptom management, and end-of-life care.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education/Experience:
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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or higher from an accredited program.
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Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
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Minimum of two years of Nurse Practitioner experience preferred.
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Experience in hospice, palliative care, oncology, geriatrics, family/adult medicine, home health, or acute care preferred.
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Experience with Part B billing preferred.
Licenses, Certifications and/or Registration:
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Current RN license and Nurse Practitioner license/certification in state of practice.
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National NP certification (ANCC or AANP).
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Collaborative Practice Agreement with supervising internal physician or Proof of Independent Practice Authority in accordance with state regulations.
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Controlled Substance Agreement, if applicable.
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DEA registration and prescriptive authority in accordance with state regulations.
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Current CPR certification.
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ACHPN certification preferred.
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Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
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Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills across palliative and hospice populations.
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In-depth understanding of palliative care principles, hospice philosophy, home health eligibility, and end-of-life care.
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Working knowledge of LCD criteria, Medicare/Medicaid regulations, coding/billing, and documentation requirements.
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Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
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Knowledgeable of Hospice & Palliative Quality Measures collection, documentation, reporting, and the QAPI process.
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Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
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Compassionate, emotionally intelligent, and sensitive to the needs of patients and families.
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Proficient in point-of-care technology and electronic medical records.
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Willingness and ability to maintain productivity and documentation standards in alignment with organizational expectations.
Personal Traits, Qualities and Aptitudes:
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Sensitivity to the impact of life and death issues faced by individuals with terminal illness; tact in dealing with these patients and their families.
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Ability to support others at a time of crisis.
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Must demonstrate flexibility by performing various tasks, often changing from one to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
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Communicate effectively with people of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
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Demonstrate maturity, cooperation, flexibility, and tact when dealing with co-workers and all members of the hospice team.
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Is compliant with OSHA, State Board of Nursing and Federal Regulations related to Hospice Conditions of Participation.
