Hospice Nurse Practitioner - Full-Time, Mon-Fri

Good Shepherd Community Care; Newton Centre (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

403(b) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Good Shepherd Community Care is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to lead hospice visits, assess eligibility, and manage patient symptoms in the community setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Massachusetts NP license with a Master’s degree, at least two years of nursing experience including hospice, palliative care, or oncology, and familiarity with Medicare Part A hospice regulations. The role follows a 40-hour week from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing with a current Nurse Practitioner license valid in Massachusetts.
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience with at least 1 year in hospice, palliative care, or oncology.
• Familiarity with Medicare Part A hospice regulations and eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform face-to-face visits for hospice eligibility and assess disease-related changes, functional and cognitive status, and symptom burden.
• Communicate significant visit findings to the hospice physician promptly.
• Collaborate with the hospice interdisciplinary team.
• Provide symptom management recommendations for hospice patients as needed.
• Prescribe medications for hospice patients as necessary.
• Document visits promptly in the EMR.

Skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Time management

Cultural competence

EMR documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Master's NP license MA

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Good Shepherd Community Care is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to lead hospice visits, assess eligibility, and manage patient symptoms in the community setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Massachusetts NP license with a Master’s degree, at least two years of nursing experience including hospice, palliative care, or oncology, and familiarity with Medicare Part A hospice regulations. The role follows a 40-hour week from Monday to Friday.