Hospice Nurse Practitioner

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

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Mileage reimbursement

Supportive interdisciplinary team

Descripción de la vacante

Ocean Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Hospice Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide face-to-face patient visits and clinical oversight across our North Jersey service area. This role requires an active NJ NP license and NP board certification, with preferred hospice/palliative care experience.

You will oversee hospice teams in Bergen, Morris, Essex, Hudson, Warren, and Union counties, collaborating with physicians, RNs, social workers, and care teams to develop individualized care plans.

Formación

• Active and unrestricted New Jersey NP license.
• Board-certified NP (FNP, AGNP or related).
• Hospice or palliative care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare hospice regulations and F2F requirements.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking.
• Ability to work independently and manage a regional territory.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct face-to-face hospice eligibility visits per Medicare guidelines.
• Assess patients to determine continued hospice eligibility.
• Provide oversight to hospice teams across multiple NJ counties.
• Collaborate with physicians, RNs, social workers to update care plans.
• Ensure accurate documentation in the EMR and participate in IDT meetings.
• Educate staff on hospice regulations and best practices.
• Support compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards.
• Contribute to quality improvement and patient outcomes.

Conocimientos

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Travel readiness

Documentation in EMR

Team collaboration

Educación

New Jersey NP license

Board-certified NP (FNP/AGNP)

Descripción del empleo

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 North 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 our Northern territory (Bergen, Morris, Essex, Hudson, Warren, Union 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.