Hospice Nurse Practitioner — Lead Compassionate Home Care

Elara Caring; Dexter (MO); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holidays

Bereavement leave

Fleet vehicle program

Resumo da oferta

Elara Caring is seeking a Hospice Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality home-based hospice and palliative care. You will conduct routine and emergency recertifications, assess patient needs with the care team, and provide bedside support to patients and families in crisis.

The role requires NP licensure in the practicing state, a Master’s in nursing with NP certification, and 1+ year of clinical nursing experience.

Qualificações

• Must hold a current NP license in the practicing state.
• Master’s degree in nursing with national NP certification.
• At least 1 year of clinical nursing experience; hospice/palliative care experience preferred.
• DEA certification required if allowed to prescribe controlled substances.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and travel to patient homes.
• Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation between patient homes.
• Experience in Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or Psychiatry preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Complete routine and emergency face-to-face recertification visits for hospice patients, including admissions, transfers, and extended stays.
• Assess patient needs, document findings, and coordinate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to manage symptoms and support the Plan of Care.
• Provide bedside palliative care, education, and physical and emotional support to patients and families during periods of crisis.
• Triage patient needs based on acuity and help prevent avoidable hospitalizations by addressing care needs in the home.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records, clinical documentation, billing, and coding in accordance with CMS and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director, attending physicians, branch leadership, and interdisciplinary team to coordinate quality patient care.
• Provide training and continuing education to clinical staff to support effective hospice and palliative care.
• Assist in developing clinical practice guidelines and standards that promote high-quality palliative care.

Conhecimentos

Clinical nursing experience

DEA certification

Formação académica

Master’s degree in nursing and NP certification

State NP licensure

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Elara Caring is seeking a Hospice Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality home-based hospice and palliative care. You will conduct routine and emergency recertifications, assess patient needs with the care team, and provide bedside support to patients and families in crisis.

The role requires NP licensure in the practicing state, a Master’s in nursing with NP certification, and 1+ year of clinical nursing experience.