Hospice & Palliative NP — Lead Compassionate Home Care

Affinity Health Management; Salem (OH); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Health Management is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive hospice care under physician supervision in patients' homes and communities across Ohio. You will evaluate health histories, develop care plans, prescribe treatments, and coordinate with families and the hospice team to ensure quality, compliant care.

The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and adherence to state Nurse Practice Act, with ongoing professional growth and participation in

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing (NP) required.
• DEA license in good standing required.
• Current state nursing license and CPR certification required.
• NP may require certification in relevant area or plan to obtain.
• Accreditation from approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care and manage terminal illness under physician supervision.
• Complete history and physical exams, order/interpret tests, document findings.
• Develop individualized care plans and prescribe medications or treatments.
• Conduct hospice face-to-face visits to assess eligibility and document in medical records.
• Coordinate care with hospice interdisciplinary team and other practitioners.
• Educate patients and families on care options and symptom management.
• Maintain compliance with Medicare/Medicaid and HIPAA regulations.
• Participate in QA and professional development activities.

Skills

Communication

Observation

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in nursing (NP)

Job description

Affinity Health Management is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive hospice care under physician supervision in patients' homes and communities across Ohio. You will evaluate health histories, develop care plans, prescribe treatments, and coordinate with families and the hospice team to ensure quality, compliant care.

The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and adherence to state Nurse Practice Act, with ongoing professional growth and participation in