Heartland Hospice - Sidney, OH Branch
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.
Compensation may vary within the wage range provided based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications and department equity. Gentiva provides associates with a comprehensive benefits and total rewards package, of which base pay is just one piece.
Wage Range – $46.30-57.93/hour (per visit rate not included)
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.
