Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

General Overview

The Nurse Practitioner is directly reporting to the Hospice Medical Director for clinical and administrative duties.

Clinical assignments are performed with minimal supervision.

Conduct comprehensive physical exams, evaluate eligibility for hospice, and monitor for disease progression and symptom changes.

Develop, implement, and update personalized care plans, focusing on comfort and aligning with patient/family goals.

Prescribe medications and therapies, manage side effects, and also provide non-pharmacological interventions for symptom relief.

Work closely with hospice physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and bereavement counselors to ensure holistic care.

Maintain thorough records of assessments, evaluations, consultations, and patient progress. Document patient care in accordance with Agency policy and Medicare/Medicaid and other third-party requirements.

• Perform home visits, facility visits, and sometimes inpatient evaluations.
• Perform face to face visits in person and utilize telehealth on occasion (if law allows)
• Assist with referral and admission process to review patient eligibility
• Signs death certificates and MOLST/POLST forms as delegated by the hospice physicians.

Participate in the on call schedule which necessities a shared and equitable rotation to cover holidays, weeknights and weekends

Have sufficient knowledge of the Medicare Hospice Benefit and other third-party insurances including the ability to interpret these to the patient and family

Performs other appropriate duties as required

Minimum Education, Licensure, and Work Experience Required

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
• Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN) highly preferred.

Minimum of 2 years of nurse practitioner experience, preferably in hospice, palliative care, geriatrics, or internal medicine.

License/Certification Active and unrestricted Maryland or Virginia NP License and NPI number required. Must be willing and able to make in person visits in both Maryland and Virginia.

• State and Federal controlled substance registration and DEA number required for prescribing.
• Experience providing care in home and nursing homes/assisted living facilities.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to travel across Montgomery County or Northern Virginia as needed for visits.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with Homecare Homebase or other hospice EMR systems preferred.
• Knowledgeable in the Hospice Conditions of Participation and Hospice Eligibility as outlined in the Local Coverage Determination (LCD) Guidelines
• Starting rate of pay is $60.00

The Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) has been helping people across the Washington metropolitan area meet emotional, social, and physical challenges for more than 120 years.

A nonsectarian provider, we serve people of all religious backgrounds, races and ethnicities, helping the youngest child to the most fragile senior, from individuals to entire families.

JSSA provides services and support to nearly 31,000 individuals a year through our wide range of counseling, educational, specialized employment, in-home support, hospice and nursing care, and social services. We are a growing Agency and strive to be an Employer of Choice.

As such we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a healthy work-life balance, collaborative team environment and many opportunities for personal growth and professional development.

We pride ourselves on our mission to be the first place for the Jewish community, as well as the community at large, to turn for clinical and social services of the highest quality that sustain and nurture all who seek assistance. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. AA/M/F/D