Hospice & Palliative NP — Compassionate Home Care Leader

AdvisaCare; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

AdvisaCare Hospice and Palliative Care Program is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our family, providing compassionate care to predominantly elderly and seriously ill patients in home settings. You will perform medical evaluations, order and interpret tests, prescribe medications, and coordinate care with a dedicated interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the Medical Director, education for patients and caregivers, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted Nurse Practitioner in Michigan
• Minimum of one-year Medicare-certified home health/hospice experience preferred
• Knowledge of home health nursing/hospice and outpatient services preferred
• Ability to support hospice Medical Director/designee
• Understanding of performance improvement and ability to implement initiatives
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Meets health requirements for clinical/field staff

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and urgent assessments in patients' homes
• Orders, performs, and interprets labs and radiology tests within scope
• Prescribes medications including controlled substances as delegated
• Orders treatments and durable medical equipment
• Maintains patient records and ensures reimbursement documentation
• Communicates goals of care with all team members and patients/families
• Collaborates with Medical Director and Interdisciplinary Team
• Educates patient and caregiver on care, prognosis, and advance care planning
• Supervises nurse trainees and supports staff onboarding
• Operates with transportation and multi-tasking abilities
• Promotes census growth and meets diverse community needs
• Participates in quality assurance activities
• Complies with collaborative agreements and regulatory requirements
• Completes required clinical documentation within 24 hours of visits

Skills

Home health/hospice experience

Nurse Practitioner scope of practice

Interdisciplinary team collaboration

Documentation and record-keeping

Performance improvement

Communication and confidentiality

Transportation and mobility

Education

Nurse Practitioner license in Michigan

Job description

AdvisaCare Hospice and Palliative Care Program is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our family, providing compassionate care to predominantly elderly and seriously ill patients in home settings. You will perform medical evaluations, order and interpret tests, prescribe medications, and coordinate care with a dedicated interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the Medical Director, education for patients and caregivers, and ongoing professional development.