Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted New Jersey Nurse Practitioner license
• Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (FNP, AGNP, or related specialty)
• Hospice and/or palliative care experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of Medicare hospice regulations, including face-to-face requirements
• Excellent clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a regional territory
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (travel required throughout North Jersey)

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face (F2F) hospice eligibility visits in accordance with Medicare guidelines
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments to determine continued hospice eligibility
• Provide oversight and support to hospice teams across Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Sussex, and Essex counties
• Collaborate with physicians, RNs, social workers, and care teams to develop and update individualized care plans
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the EMR
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings as needed
• Provide guidance and education to staff regarding hospice regulations and best practices
• Assist in maintaining compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards
• Support quality improvement initiatives and patient care outcomes

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement
• Supportive interdisciplinary team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives
• Professional growth within a growing hospice organization