Per Diem / PRN Nurse Practitioner - Hospice

Job Description

Gentiva is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Hospice for a per diem / prn job in Columbia, South Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Hospice
• Discipline : Nurse Practitioner
• Duration : Ongoing
• Employment Type : Per Diem

\nOverview : \n

Expand Access. Build Partnerships. Transform Hospice Care.

We are seeking a dedicated Hospice Nurse Practitioner to perform Face-to-Face (F2F) encounters essential for hospice eligibility certification and recertification. In this role, you will gather comprehensive clinical information, perform detailed assessments, and collaborate closely with hospice physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities :

Perform and complete physical assessments for hospice F2F encounters within CMS-established regulatory timeframes.

Document clinical findings accurately and attest F2F encounters in patient medical records.

Utilize Local Coverage Determination (LCD) criteria per hospice policy and regulatory requirements.

Communicate clinical findings, review treatment plans, lab results, diagnostics, and medications with certifying physicians.

Collaborate effectively with physicians, interdisciplinary group (IDG) members, patients, caregivers, and families.

Provide clinical recommendations to the IDG based on F2F assessment findings.

Conduct assessments in the patient’s place of residence, including home, skilled nursing, or other settings.

Notify the hospice agency promptly if unable to complete F2F visits as scheduled.

May provide F2F coverage for multiple provider numbers with approval.

\n\nAbout You : \n

Qualifications – What You’ll Bring :

Master’s or higher degree in Nursing

Completion of an accredited graduate-level nurse practitioner education program

Current registered nurse license in state of practice

Current advanced practice nurse license or certification

National Nurse Practitioner certification (ANCC or AANP)

Collaborative agreement in place as required

Current CPR certification

Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance

Strong understanding of hospice care principles and terminally ill patient support systems

Excellent patient assessment and clinical evaluation skills

Familiarity with LCD criteria and hospice documentation requirements

Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, ACHC, and other regulatory guidelines

Strong oral and written communication skills

Compassionate and sensitive to end-of-life issues impacting patients and families

Ability to provide emotional support during times of crisis

Flexible and adaptable with ability to manage diverse tasks efficiently

Effective communicator across diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds

Cooperative and tactful team member adhering to OSHA, state, and federal hospice regulations

Preferred (Not Required) :

Experience in acute care, hospital, oncology, home health, skilled nursing, or hospice settings

\n\nWe Offer : \n

Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem) :

Additional Full-Time Benefits :

Join our hospice team

Play a vital role in delivering compassionate, compliant care that honors patients’ dignity and supports families during challenging times

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Keywords :  hospice nurse practitioner jobs, NP face-to-face hospice, advanced practice nurse hospice, and hospice F2F provider

\n\nLocation : \nGentiva Hospice\n\nOur Company : \n

At Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.

Our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.

Our nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted brands that include :

With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized – and kindness is celebrated.

Gentiva Job ID #2025-128608. Posted job title : Hospice Nurse Practitioner

About Gentiva

Gentiva is a family of industry-leading hospice, palliative, and home health providers that are passionate about caring for others. With more than 550 locations and thousands of compassionate clinicians across 38 states, our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis. Gentiva’s corporate headquarters is in Atlanta, Georgia, with providers delivering care across the U.S.

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