Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Ocean Healthcare; Atlantic City (NJ); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Mileage reimbursement

Competitive salary

Supportive interdisciplinary team

Meaningful patient impact

Professional growth

Descripción de la vacante

Ocean Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Hospice Nurse Practitioner to provide face-to-face visits and clinical oversight across our South Jersey service area. You will work within an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered end-of-life care, while adhering to Medicare and state regulations.

The ideal candidate holds an NJ NP license, board certification (FNP/AGNP or related), hospice experience, and the ability to travel regionally.

Formación

• Active and unrestricted New Jersey Nurse Practitioner license.
• Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (FNP, AGNP, or related).
• Hospice and/or palliative care experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare hospice regulations.
• Excellent clinical assessment and critical thinking.
• Ability to work independently and manage a regional territory.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license and travel throughout North Jersey.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct face-to-face hospice eligibility visits per Medicare guidelines.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments to determine continued eligibility.
• Provide oversight and support to hospice teams across Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Sussex, and Essex counties.
• Collaborate with physicians, RNs, social workers, and care teams to develop/update care plans.
• Ensure accurate, timely, compliant EMR documentation.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings as needed.
• Provide guidance and education on hospice regulations and best practices.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and patient outcomes.

Conocimientos

NJ NP license

Board certification

Hospice experience

Medicare hospice regulations

Clinical assessment

Independent work

Communication

Travel

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About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Hospice Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide face-to-face patient visits and clinical oversight throughout our South Jersey service area. This role is essential in ensuring high-quality, patient-centered hospice care while supporting compliance with regulatory requirements and collaborating closely with the interdisciplinary team. This position will over see Ocean/Atlantic/Cape May Counties.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face (F2F) hospice eligibility visits in accordance with Medicare guidelines

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments to determine continued hospice eligibility

• Provide oversight and support to hospice teams across Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Sussex, and Essex counties

• Collaborate with physicians, RNs, social workers, and care teams to develop and update individualized care plans

• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the EMR

• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings as needed

• Provide guidance and education to staff regarding hospice regulations and best practices

• Assist in maintaining compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards

• Support quality improvement initiatives and patient care outcomes

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted New Jersey Nurse Practitioner license

• Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (FNP, AGNP, or related specialty)

• Hospice and/or palliative care experience strongly preferred

• Strong knowledge of Medicare hospice regulations, including face-to-face requirements

• Excellent clinical assessment and critical thinking skills

• Ability to work independently and manage a regional territory

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (travel required throughout North Jersey)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary

• Mileage reimbursement

• Supportive interdisciplinary team environment

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients’ lives

• Professional growth within a growing hospice organization

Why Join Us?

Join a team that is dedicated to providing compassionate, dignified end-of-life care. As a Hospice NP, you will play a vital role in ensuring patients and families receive the support and care they deserve during life’s most important moments.