Nurse Practitioner – Hospice

Overview

• Provide specialized care to hospice patients, including pediatric palliative care, through in-person and telehealth visits.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and symptom management.
• Conduct hospice eligibility evaluations and provide exigent medical care as required.
• Develop and implement teaching curriculum for pediatric hospice care.
• Participate in quality improvement projects to enhance care standards and practices.
• Utilize evidence-based approaches for patient management and policy development.
• Work collaboratively with team physicians and managers to optimize patient outcomes.
• Provide training and support to hospice team members on pediatric care aspects.
• Ensure compliance with best practices in history-taking, examination, care planning, and documentation.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Conduct face-to-face evaluations for hospice eligibility and manage exigent medical care for patients.
• Provide direct care to hospice patients in various settings, including homes, hospitals, and long-term care facilities.
• Assist in staffing pediatric palliative care consultation services as part of hospice programs.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver holistic patient care.
• Develop and deliver training for hospice team members on pediatric hospice care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance care delivery.
• Utilize evidence-based practices for symptom management and care planning.
• Engage in effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Contribute to the development of policies and procedures for hospice care.

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing and completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner; 4 years preferred.
• New York State RN licensure and Nurse Practitioner certification required.
• CPR-BLS certification and valid NYS driver’s license preferred.
• Experience in hospice or palliative care settings strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel for documentation and reporting.
• Strong skills in communication, teaching, and interdisciplinary team coordination.
• Ability to work non-judgmentally with diverse patient populations.
• Commitment to obtaining Hospice & Palliative Care certification within two years of hire.