Hospice NP - Geriatrics & In-Home Care

Amara Hospice Care; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amara Hospice Care is seeking a Hospice Nurse Practitioner to gather clinical data from face-to-face encounters, attest to encounters, and share findings with physicians for continued hospice eligibility. The NP will coordinate care with the IDG and document care in the patient record.

The role requires a MSN, NP certification, and at least two years of NP experience, with a preference for geriatrics or hospice/palliative care. Strong communication and independent decision-making are essential.

Qualifications

• MSN from an accredited school of nursing.
• Active NP certification/license.
• Minimum of two years NP experience.
• NP specialty in geriatrics, in-home care or hospice/palliative care preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions and self-motivate.
• Working knowledge of Medicare and Hospice regulations and interdisciplinary care processes.

Responsibilities

• Gather clinical information to support diagnosis and prognosis and present findings to physician for recertification of hospice care.
• Attest face-to-face encounters with required details: patient name, encounter date, certification period, and sharing findings with certifying physician.
• Communicate clinical findings to the IDG for care coordination.
• Provide care to patients when needs are identified during face-to-face encounters.
• Document findings and care in the patient’s medical record; maintain professional relationships with team members.

Skills

MSN

NP Certification

NP Experience

Geriatrics/Hospice

Communication skills

Independent decision making

Medicare/Hospice regulations

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

NP Certification/License

Two years NP experience

Job description

Amara Hospice Care is seeking a Hospice Nurse Practitioner to gather clinical data from face-to-face encounters, attest to encounters, and share findings with physicians for continued hospice eligibility. The NP will coordinate care with the IDG and document care in the patient record.

The role requires a MSN, NP certification, and at least two years of NP experience, with a preference for geriatrics or hospice/palliative care. Strong communication and independent decision-making are essential.