Full-time opportunity available$140,000-$160,000 per yearThe Hospice Nurse Practitioner provides advanced clinical care, symptom management, and collaborative medical leadership to ensure exceptional end-of-life care.
Responsibilities of Nurse Practitioner:- Provide advanced medical care and clinical support to hospice patients and their families.
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage pain, symptoms, and terminal illnesses in accordance with hospice and palliative care best practices.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and determine ongoing eligibility and prognosis for hospice services.
- Conduct patient visits in private residences, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, hospitals, and other care settings, including telehealth when appropriate.
- Collaborate with attending physicians, the Hospice Medical Director, and the interdisciplinary team to develop and coordinate individualized plans of care.
- Communicate regularly with referral sources and healthcare providers regarding new patient referrals and continuity of care.
- Complete required face-to-face encounter documentation and maintain accurate, timely clinical records in compliance with hospice regulations.
- Provide education and clinical guidance to patients, families, caregivers, and staff regarding disease progression, symptom management, and hospice services.
Qualifications for Nurse Practitioner:- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner program required.
- Current, active Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Rhode Island.
- Current DEA license required.
- Current BLS/CPR certification required.
- Master's degree required.
- Minimum of one (1) year of Nurse Practitioner experience required.
- Minimum of one (1) year of hospice or palliative care experience required.
- Current certification from an approved advanced practice nursing certifying body as required by state regulations.
- Specialty certification preferred.
- Valid driver's license with reliable and insured transportation required.
- Excellent clinical assessment, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration skills.
