Compassionate Hospice Nurse Practitioner - Home-Based Care

BrightSpring Health Services; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) program

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Vendor discounts

Job summary

Haven Hospice in Florida is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to support hospice patients with evaluation, care planning, and medication management under physician supervision. This on-site role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care in a home-based setting.

You will conduct history and physicals, determine eligibility for hospice benefits, maintain accurate notes, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to meet medical and emotional needs of patients and families.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing and accredited NP program.
• Must hold a current nursing license in the state of practice and a valid DEA license where applicable.
• Master’s degree and NP certification are required for hospice practice.
• Hospice-specific certification (CHPN) or geriatric certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing medical care, palliates and manages terminal illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physician
• Completing history and physical examinations by evaluating the patient's medical condition and health history
• Completing the hospice face to face visit requirements prior to the third and subsequent hospice benefit periods to assess hospice eligibility based
• Making recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for certification and recertification for hospice care
• Completing and maintaining accurate clinical notes
• Communicating with the physician and participating in interdisciplinary group meetings to meet the medical and emotional needs of the patient and family/caregivers
• Ensuring compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirements
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Skills

CPR certification

Communication with patients and family

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) / Nurse Practitioner program

Current state NP license

Current DEA license (where applicable)

CHPN or Geriatrics certification

Job description

Haven Hospice in Florida is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to support hospice patients with evaluation, care planning, and medication management under physician supervision. This on-site role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care in a home-based setting.

You will conduct history and physicals, determine eligibility for hospice benefits, maintain accurate notes, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to meet medical and emotional needs of patients and families.