Hospice Nurse Practitioner: Compassionate Care Leader

Minnesota Hospice; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Hospice is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced clinical care, rely on strong communication, and support patients and families through the hospice journey. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure timely assessment, coordination, and delivery of comfort-focused care aligned with goals of care.

The role requires licensure as an RN and NP in Minnesota, board certification, and at least three years of clinical experience in hospice or palliative care.

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctoral degree in Nursing from accredited nursing program.
• Current, active licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Minnesota.
• Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner in an appropriate specialty area.
• Minimum of three years clinical experience as a practicing NP, hospice or palliative care preferred.
• Current DEA registration and ability to prescribe medications in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess the physical, functional, and psychosocial status of hospice patients through comprehensive evaluations.
• Make clinical recommendations to the Medical Director regarding patient eligibility for hospice certification and recertification.
• Conduct required face-to-face visits to ensure continued medical eligibility in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Provide direct medical care to patients within the scope of NP practice, focusing on symptom management, comfort, and quality of life.
• Document all patient encounters, assessments, and clinical decisions accurately in the EHR.
• Communicate changes in patient condition, prognosis, and care needs with the interdisciplinary team promptly.
• Collaborate with nursing, social work, chaplaincy, and other team members to develop individualized plans of care.
• Participate in on-call rotation to ensure timely clinical support.
• Review and interpret clinical data to guide care planning.
• Support advance care planning discussions and ensure care aligns with patient and family goals.
• Provide education to patients, families, and caregivers regarding disease progression and end-of-life expectations.
• Ensure compliance with hospice regulations and policies.
• Assist with care transitions including admissions, recertifications, and discharges.
• Maintain professional relationships to promote continuity of care.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Medicare CoPs

Documentation

Teamwork

Time management

Organizational skills

Driver's license

MicrosoftOffice

Education

Masters or Doctoral degree in Nursing

Active RN license Minnesota

Nurse Practitioner board certification

Minimum 3 years hospice/palliative care

Current DEA registration

CPR certification

Tools

Microsoft products (Excel, Word)

Job description

Minnesota Hospice is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced clinical care, rely on strong communication, and support patients and families through the hospice journey. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure timely assessment, coordination, and delivery of comfort-focused care aligned with goals of care.

The role requires licensure as an RN and NP in Minnesota, board certification, and at least three years of clinical experience in hospice or palliative care.