Hospice Nurse Practitioner: Lead Compassionate Care

Haven Hospice

Gainesville (FL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) program

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Vendor discounts

Job summary

Haven Hospice is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide hospice care in Florida under physician supervision. You will evaluate, diagnose, and develop plans of care, and prescribe medications as appropriate.

The role emphasizes compassionate end-of-life care, strong documentation, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to meet patient and family needs. Requires NP license in state and CHPN/geriatrics certification preferred.

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Current DEA license, if applicable to state regulations.
Current nursing license in state of practice.
Current CPR certification.
Master’s degree with minimum of one year NP experience.
One year hospice or palliative care experience preferred.
Accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by state of practice.
Certification in a specialist area preferred (e.g. Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN) or Geriatrics).
Commitment to clinical and documentation excellence.

Responsibilities

Providing medical care, palliates and manages terminal illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physician.
Completing history and physical examinations by evaluating the patient's medical condition and health history.
Completing the hospice face to face visit requirements prior to the third and subsequent hospice benefit periods to assess hospice eligibility based.
Making recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for certification and recertification for hospice care.
Completing and maintaining accurate clinical notes.
Communicating with the physician and participating in interdisciplinary group meetings to meet the medical and emotional needs of the patient and family/caregivers.
Ensuring compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirements.
Additional responsibilities as assigned.