Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Hospice Plus

1 month ago

United StatesFull TimeHospice and Palliative Medicine

Practice Authority in United States

Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Hospice Plus as a Hospice Nurse Practitioner in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Perform and complete physical assessments for hospice F2F encounters within CMS-established regulatory timeframes.

Document clinical findings accurately and attest F2F encounters in patient medical records.

Utilize Local Coverage Determination (LCD) criteria per hospice policy and regulatory.

Requirements

Communicate clinical findings, review treatment plans, lab results, diagnostics, and medications with certifying physicians.

Collaborate effectively with physicians, interdisciplinary group (IDG) members, patients, caregivers, and families.

Provide clinical recommendations to the IDG based on F2F assessment findings.

Conduct assessments in the patient’s place of residence, including home, skilled nursing, or other settings.

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Hospice Plus as a Hospice Nurse Practitioner.

Key Skills

Face-to-Face EncountersHospice Eligibility CertificationClinical Information GatheringDetailed AssessmentsInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationRegulatory ComplianceDocumentationLCD Criteria UtilizationTreatment Plan ReviewMedication ReviewClinical RecommendationsPatient AssessmentEnd-of-Life SupportCommunicationTeamworkOSHA Compliance

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hospice Nurse Practitioner at Hospice Plus a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Hospice and Palliative Medicine nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Hospice and Palliative Medicine position at Hospice Plus is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Hospice and Palliative Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $260k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Face-to-Face Encounters, Hospice Eligibility Certification, Clinical Information Gathering, Detailed Assessments, Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration, Regulatory Compliance, Documentation, LCD Criteria Utilization. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Hospice and Palliative Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Hospice Nurse Practitioner will perform essential Face-to-Face encounters for hospice eligibility certification and recertification by gathering clinical information and conducting detailed assessments. Key duties involve documenting findings, adhering to regulatory criteria, and collaborating w...

Benefits package: Competitive Pay, 401k with Company Match, Career Advancement, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle, Generous PTO + 7 Paid Holidays, Wellness Programs, Education Support & Tuition Assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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