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
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 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 multiple counties
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and update individualized care plans
Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the EMR
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings as needed
Provide guidance and education to staff on hospice regulations and best practices
Support compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards
Benefits
Competitive salary
Mileage reimbursement
Supportive interdisciplinary team environment
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives
Professional growth within a growing hospice organization
Full Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Hospice Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide face-to-face patient visits and clinical oversight throughout our North Jersey service area. This role is essential in ensuring high-quality, patient-centered hospice care while supporting compliance with regulatory requirements and collaborating closely with the interdisciplinary team. This position will over see our Northern territory (Bergen, Morris, Essex, Hudson, Warren, Union counties) Key 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
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)
What We Offer
Competitive salary
Mileage reimbursement
Supportive interdisciplinary team environment
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives
Professional growth within a growing hospice organization
About Oceans Healthcare
Oceans Healthcare is a healthcare company that provides inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services to older adults and seniors. The company operates 17 hospitals and behavioral health facilities across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Oceans Healthcare specializes in treating patients with depression, anxiety, dementia, and other mental health disorders. The company's mission is to provide high-quality, compassionate care to seniors and their families.
