Per Diem - Hospice Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Bristol Hospice - Hawaii Llc; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 102,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Matching

Mileage Reimbursement

Advanced Training Programs

Flexible Per Diem Scheduling

Compensation for Face-to-Face Visits

Job summary

Bristol Hospice - Hawaii LLC in Honolulu, HI is seeking a compassionate Per Diem Nurse Practitioner to provide patient-centered hospice and palliative care. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to deliver quality end-of-life care with dignity, respect and clinical excellence.

This per diem role offers flexible scheduling, autonomy in patient care, and opportunities for advanced training within a supportive hospice culture.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Must have current Hawaii nursing licensure.
• Must have a master's degree with at least 1 year NP experience and 1 year hospice/palliative care experience.
• Must be accredited by a certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by Hawaii.
• Certification in a specialist area (CHPN, Pediatrics or Geriatrics) preferred.
• Must have a licensed driver with insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Complete hospice face-to-face visit requirements before third and subsequent benefit periods.
• Provide medical care and palliate/manage terminal illness under physician supervision.
• Perform history and exams, order/interpret tests, document findings.
• Develop a plan of care, prescribe medications, obtain consultations, coordinate hospice services.
• Assist hospice director with eligibility and recertification review.
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team and other practitioners.
• Ensure symptom control and review treatment protocols with the team.
• Communicate plan of care changes with the team and family.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communication

Independent with collaboration

Education

Nurse Practitioner Program graduate

Master's degree

Hawaii RN license

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Bristol Hospice - Honolulu, HI - Honolulu, HI 96813

Position Type: PRN

Hourly Salary Range: $63.00 - $63.00

Hourly

Job Shift: Day

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We are seeking a compassionatePer Diem Nurse Practitioner (NP)who is passionate about providing exceptional hospice and palliative care to patients and families during life's most meaningful moments. If you are committed to delivering patient-centered care with dignity, respect, and clinical excellence, we invite you to join our interdisciplinary team and make a lasting impact in the community.This per diem opportunity is ideal for a Nurse Practitioner seeking meaningful hospice work with flexible scheduling.

Why You Will Love Working With Us

• Meaningful autonomy in delivering patient-centered hospice care
• Purpose-driven hospice care that makes a meaningful difference
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team dedicated to compassionate end-of-life care
• Supportive culture built on compassion, respect, and clinical excellence
• Opportunities for professional growth and advanced training

Benefits and Perks

• 401(k) with Matching
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Advanced Training Programs
• Flexible Per Diem Scheduling
• Compensation for Face-to-Face Visits and Training Time

Qualifications & Duties

Your responsibilities include:

• Complete the hospice face-to-face visit requirements prior to the third and subsequent hospice benefit periods to assess hospice eligibility based on the hospice conditions of participation and the local coverage determinations
• Provide medical care, palliate and manage terminal illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physician to adults and children
• Complete history and physical examinations by evaluating the patient's medical condition and health history, ordering and interpreting results from laboratory and diagnostic tests or procedures, diagnosing health conditions and documenting findings in the patient's medical record
• Manage health conditions and terminal illness by developing an individualized plan of care, prescribing medications and/or treatments, obtaining consultations or making referrals and coordinating hospice care services
• Provide clinical information to the hospice medical director for interpretation of eligibility for hospice recertification
• Make recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for certification and recertification for hospice care
• Review clinical information, coordinate and oversee patient care in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners
• Assure that patients receive appropriate measures to control symptoms through collaboration with interdisciplinary team members
• Review and develop protocols for treatment and propose options for interventions based on the literature in collaboration with the collaborating physician
• Consult the collaborating physician when the patient's plan of care is outside standardized practice and protocols
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary group to create, review and revise the patient's plan of care
• Fulfill the obligation of requested and/or accepted assignments
• Demonstrate knowledge in communication and counseling patients and families in dealing with end-of-life issues
• Complete all other duties as assigned

What You Bring:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
• Must have current nursing licensure in State of Hawaii
• Must have a master's degree with a minimum of one (1) year Nurse Practitioner experience and a minimum of one (1) year hospice or palliative care experience
• Must have accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by the State of Hawaii
• Certification in a specialist area preferred (e.g. Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN), Pediatrics or Geriatrics)
• Must be a licensed driver with a licensed automobile that is insured in accordance with organization/state requirements and is in good working order

You will be successful if you are:

• Compassionate and patient-centered in your approach to care
• Skilled at building trust with patients, families, and care teams
• Confident practicing independently while collaborating effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• A strong communicator who can navigate sensitive end-of-life conversations
• Committed to clinical excellence, dignity, and quality of life for every patient

Our Culture We are guided by shared values:

• Integrity:We do the right thing
• Trust:We support and rely on one another
• Excellence:We continually improve and deliver quality care
• Accountability:We take responsibility for our work
• Respect:We treat everyone with dignity

Join a Team that embraces the reverence of life!

EEOC Statement

Bristol Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. Our success depends upon our ability to create and maintain a diverse and supportive work environment where individuality is promoted. Bristol puts high priority on the worth of every person. We do not base our hiring decisions on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.