Hospice NP

American Medical Home Health Services; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

American Medical Home Health Services is seeking a Hospice Nurse Practitioner to deliver advanced clinical care to patients across private homes, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing facilities. Working with the hospice Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), you will ensure high-quality, patient-centered end-of-life care, focusing on symptom management and education for patients and families.

The role emphasizes adherence to CMS requirements and state regulations, with responsibilities

Qualifications

• Active Nurse Practitioner license in Texas.
• National NP certification (ANCC or AANP).
• Active DEA license and prescriptive authority.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as an NP (hospice, palliative care, or geriatrics preferred).
• Strong knowledge of hospice philosophy, end-of-life care, and symptom management.
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face encounters for hospice eligibility, recertification, and symptom management
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care
• Manage pain and symptoms using evidence-based palliative care practices
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other IDG members
• Provide education and guidance to patients, families, and caregivers regarding disease progression and comfort measures
• Document all clinical encounters accurately and timely in the EMR
• Participate in IDG meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical case reviews as needed
• Ensure CMS, state regulations, and agency policies compliance

Skills

NP license Texas

DEA license

NP certification

EDC/documentation

Hospice care knowledge

Tools

EMR

Job description

Position Summary

The Hospice Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced clinical care to hospice patients across settings, including private homes, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing facilities. This role works collaboratively with the hospice interdisciplinary group (IDG) to ensure high-quality, patient-centered, and compliant end-of-life care. The NP supports symptom management, patient and family education, advance care planning, and regulatory documentation in alignment with CMS and hospice Conditions of Participation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face encounters for hospice eligibility, recertification, and symptom management
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care
• Manage pain and symptoms using evidence-based palliative care practices
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other IDG members
• Provide education and guidance to patients, families, and caregivers regarding disease progression and comfort measures
• Document all clinical encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Participate in IDG meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical case reviews as needed
• Ensure compliance with CMS, state regulations, and agency policies
  

Required Qualifications

• Active Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Texas
• National NP certification (ANCC or AANP)
• Active DEA license and prescriptive authority
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Nurse Practitioner (hospice, palliative care, or geriatrics preferred)
• Strong knowledge of hospice philosophy, end-of-life care, and symptom management
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance