Hospice Nurse Practitioner - PRN (Home Care)

Elara; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

401(K) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off & holidays

Fleet vehicle program

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Hospice Nurse Practitioner (PRN) to join our team in Massachusetts. You will perform routine and emergency recertifications, assess needs, and collaborate with physicians to manage symptoms in home hospice settings.

The role requires active NP licensure in the state, a Master’s in nursing, and 1+ years of clinical nursing experience. DEA certification is needed if permitted, with a preference for hospice/palliative care background.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice.
• Master’s degree in nursing and certification through a national Nurse Practitioner licensing board.
• 1+ years of clinical nursing experience.
• Maintain active DEA certification if state allows prescription of controlled substances by APPs.
• 1+ year post-graduate clinical nursing experience in hospice/palliative care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency face-to-face recertification visits for hospice patients.
• Assess patient needs, document findings, and collaborate with physicians and the care team.
• Provide bedside palliative care, education, and support to patients and families.
• Triage patient needs to prevent avoidable hospitalizations.
• Maintain patient records, billing, and coding per CMS guidelines.
• Collaborate with Medical Director and team to coordinate care.
• Provide training to clinical staff and help develop care guidelines.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner licensure

Master's degree in nursing

DEA certification

Clinical nursing experience

Hospice/palliative care experience (1+

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Job description

Elara Caring is seeking a Hospice Nurse Practitioner (PRN) to join our team in Massachusetts. You will perform routine and emergency recertifications, assess needs, and collaborate with physicians to manage symptoms in home hospice settings.

The role requires active NP licensure in the state, a Master’s in nursing, and 1+ years of clinical nursing experience. DEA certification is needed if permitted, with a preference for hospice/palliative care background.