Manchester Hospice Gen - Nurse Practitioner (APRN)

BAS Healthcare, Inc; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

BAS Healthcare, Inc in Vernon, CT seeks an Advanced Practitioner Nurse for per-diem hospice coverage. The role involves face-to-face visits for hospice eligibility and recertification, and on-call support to manage symptoms and triage across care settings.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other IDT members to ensure continuity of care. The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, holds CT APRN prescriptive authority,

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Active Connecticut APRN license with prescriptive authority.
• 2–3 years of clinical experience preferred.
• Experience in hospice, palliative care, geriatrics, or home-based care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face visits for hospice eligibility and recertification.
• Provide on-call coverage and triage for hospice patients, minimum 4 weeknights per month.
• Participate in weekly Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings with clinicians and support staff.
• Offer clinical guidance and consultation to field staff.
• Communicate prognosis and plan of care to patients, families, and caregivers.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Hospice care

On-call

CMS regulations

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Nurse Practitioner degree

Board certification (FNP/AGNP/Adult NP)

Job description

Location:

Vernon, CT

Vernon, Connecticut offers a welcoming New England community with a blend of natural beauty and suburban convenience, nestled in the Tolland County region. The area provides easy access to Hartford's urban amenities while maintaining a peaceful, small-town quality of life perfect for work-life balance.

Facility:

This established home health and hospice organization is a well-regarded provider of community-based care services in Connecticut, offering a supportive interdisciplinary team environment dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality end-of-life and serious illness care to patients and families across multiple care settings.

Opportunity:

Advanced Practitioners - Other Specialties

Job Details:

• Per-diem opportunity providing face-to-face visit coverage and on-call coverage for hospice patients with serious, life-limiting illnesses
• Conduct face-to-face encounters required for hospice eligibility and recertification
• Shifts are flexible to accommodate APRN availability and family schedules for in-person visits
• Participate actively in weekly Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings alongside physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other team members
• Provide clinical guidance and consultation to field staff
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and caregivers regarding prognosis and plan of care
• Facilitate transitions across care settings including home, hospital, and skilled nursing facilities
• Coordinate with primary care and specialty providers to ensure continuity of care
• Complete timely and accurate documentation in compliance with CMS hospice regulations
• Ensure adherence to hospice Conditions of Participation and organizational policies
• Support quality metrics and documentation related to goals of care and advance care planning
• Provide on-call support including triage and symptom management guidance, with a minimum of 4 weeknights per month
• Participate in weekend and holiday coverage models as needed
• Must be a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with board certification (FNP, AGNP, or Adult NP preferred)
• Active Connecticut APRN license with prescriptive authority required
• Minimum 2-3 years of clinical experience preferred
• Prior experience in hospice, palliative care, geriatrics, or home-based care strongly preferred

Compensation:

Employed salary with benefits.