Per Diem APRN—Hospice & Palliative Care (FNP)

Paycom; Danbury, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

Regional Hospice and Palliative Care seeks per diem APRNs with hospice and palliative care experience for the inpatient Center for Comfort Care and Healing in Danbury. The role may include home hospice and pediatric/patient assessments, working with an interdisciplinary team on care plans.

Requirements include CT APRN license, FNP helpful, DEA/NPI numbers, and solid communication skills. Weekend and on-call availability is expected; per diem schedule may vary by program needs and patient demand.

Qualifications

• Must hold CT APRN license and CT nursing license.
• Home hospice and palliative care experience required.
• DEA and NPI numbers required.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Willingness to work weekends and on-call.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients and obtain approvals before admission.
• Manage clinical care, orders, prescriptions on discharge.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.
• Coordinate medical care with primary care providers.
• Participate in face-to-face home hospice evaluations and on-call shifts.

Skills

CT APRN license

FNP

Home hospice experience

Communication skills

Education

Graduate degree

APRN (Nurse Practitioner)

Job description

Regional Hospice and Palliative Care seeks per diem APRNs with hospice and palliative care experience for the inpatient Center for Comfort Care and Healing in Danbury. The role may include home hospice and pediatric/patient assessments, working with an interdisciplinary team on care plans.

Requirements include CT APRN license, FNP helpful, DEA/NPI numbers, and solid communication skills. Weekend and on-call availability is expected; per diem schedule may vary by program needs and patient demand.