Part-Time Hospice & Palliative NP - Home Visits

Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

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Job summary

Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice in New Jersey seeks a clinician to provide and document medically necessary hospice services under physician/NP protocol, visiting patients at home and coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team. The role includes recertification decisions, care planning, treatment orders, collaboration with PCP and specialists, and outreach to community partners.

Schedule includes two weekdays and one weekend day for a total of 22.5 hours weekly, with benefits time.

Responsibilities

• Provides and documents medically necessary services in accordance with physician/NP protocol.
• Participate in the decision to recertify and discharge patients to/from hospice & palliative care.
• Visit patients in home to assess recertification appropriateness for hospice and make treatment recommendations.
• Work with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure that the medical needs of the client are met.
• Develops the appropriate treatment plan that maximizes the health potential of the patient, including education plans and interpretation of tests.
• Consult with collaborative physicians and other specialists.
• Establishes relationships with hospital-based teams and community physicians to promote integrated care.
• In collaboration with PCP, refers patients to medical specialists and other healthcare services as medically indicated.
• Performs on-call services as needed.
• Prepares and maintains accurate patient records to support care and reimbursement.
• Maintains compliance with HIPAA and other regulations.
• Participates in required education programs and meetings.

Job description

Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice in New Jersey seeks a clinician to provide and document medically necessary hospice services under physician/NP protocol, visiting patients at home and coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team. The role includes recertification decisions, care planning, treatment orders, collaboration with PCP and specialists, and outreach to community partners.

Schedule includes two weekdays and one weekend day for a total of 22.5 hours weekly, with benefits time.