Hospice Nurse Practitioner Kane/DuPage/ Lake/and MChenry Counties

• ## THE COMPENSATION IS $80-100 PER VISIT, NOT PER HOUR. PLUS MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT

• About Us

Solace Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care that prioritizes comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Our interdisciplinary team works collaboratively to support patients and their families through every stage of their hospice journey.

We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and dependable Nurse Practitioner (NP/APRN) to join our hospice and palliative care team. This position offers the opportunity to provide meaningful clinical care, collaborate with an experienced interdisciplinary team, and make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and families.

Position Summary

The Hospice Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive clinical assessments, symptom management, and medical consultation for patients receiving hospice and palliative care services.

The NP works collaboratively with the Medical Director, attending physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team to ensure patients receive individualized, high-quality care consistent with their goals and preferences.

This role includes conducting Medicare-required hospice face-to-face encounters, evaluating disease progression, providing direct patient care, and supporting clinical decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Hospice Eligibility & Face-to-Face Encounters

Conduct hospice face-to-face (F2F) encounters for recertification within Medicare-required timeframes.

Assess patients' clinical status, disease progression, functional decline, and continued hospice eligibility.

Complete accurate, timely F2F documentation and required attestations.

Communicate clinical findings to the certifying hospice physician to support recertification decisions.

Collaborate with the Medical Director and interdisciplinary team regarding hospice eligibility and patient care needs.

Patient Care & Symptom Management

Perform comprehensive patient assessments and medically appropriate follow-up visits.

Evaluate and manage pain, dyspnea, agitation, nausea, anxiety, and other symptoms associated with advanced illness.

Develop and recommend individualized treatment interventions consistent with patient goals of care.

Prescribe medications, review laboratory results, and manage treatment orders within applicable Illinois APRN authority and agency policies.

Provide education and counseling to patients and families regarding disease progression, medications, comfort measures, and end-of-life care.

Document patient assessments, clinical findings, treatment recommendations, and interventions accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.

Clinical Collaboration & Support

Collaborate with the Medical Director, hospice nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other interdisciplinary team members.

Provide clinical consultation to nursing staff regarding symptom management, medication adjustments, and changes in patient condition.

Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and clinical discussions as needed.

Communicate effectively with patients, families, facility staff, and attending physicians.

Provide clinical support and consultation remotely when appropriate and consistent with regulatory requirements.

Quality & Compliance

Maintain compliance with Medicare hospice Conditions of Participation, Illinois regulations, and agency policies.

Ensure clinical documentation supports patient assessments, care planning, and medical necessity.

Maintain current knowledge of hospice and palliative care practices, including pain and symptom management.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and staff education as requested.

Support timely completion of clinical documentation and assigned administrative responsibilities.

Qualifications

Required

Active, unrestricted Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licenses.

Current national Nurse Practitioner certification appropriate to the role.

Minimum of 3 years of clinical Nurse Practitioner experience.

Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.

Knowledge of pharmacology, pain management, and symptom control.

Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel within the assigned service area.

Ability to use electronic medical records and complete documentation accurately and promptly.

Preferred

Previous hospice, palliative care, geriatrics, oncology, or home-based care experience.

At least 1 year of hospice experience.

Familiarity with Medicare hospice eligibility requirements and face-to-face recertification encounters.

Experience managing patients with advanced chronic illnesses and complex symptom needs.

Familiarity with WellSky/Kinnser or similar electronic medical record systems.

Flexible work from home options available.