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Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Hospice Nurse Practitioner

GentivaBeltsville, MD, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

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.

About You

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

    • We Offer

    Compensation may vary within the salary 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.

    Salary Range – $121,760 - $152,195

    Full Time Employee Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Wellness Program and Resources
  • 401k match
  • PTO
  • FMLA, ADA and other federal and state required leaves
  • Short / Long Term Disability
  • HSA Contribution
  • Mileage or Fleet Car Program
  • Cell Phone Reimbursement (for eligible roles)
  • Short Term Incentive (for eligible roles)
  • Tuition Reimbursement

    • Join our hospice team

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

    Legalese

  • This is a safety-sensitive position
  • Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
  • Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
  • We are proud to be an EEO employer
  • We maintain a drug-free workplace

    • Related Job Titles

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

    ReqID :

    Category : Nurse Practitioners

    Position Type : Flex / Per Diem

    Company : Heartland Hospice

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