Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Hospice Nurse Practitioner Overview

• The Hospice Nurse Practitioner provides specialized care to hospice patients, ensuring optimal symptom management and compassionate support.
• Conducts patient visits in homes, hospitals, or via telehealth, adapting to individual circumstances.
• Coordinates with interdisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based hospice and palliative care services.
• Develops and implements care plans, including history-taking, examinations, and treatment recommendations.
• Contributes to training programs, enhancing the hospice team’s pediatric care capabilities.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives to ensure high standards of care delivery.
• Provides face-to-face evaluations for hospice eligibility and urgent medical care assessments.
• Supports interdisciplinary teams with communication, goal-setting discussions, and hospice eligibility reviews.
• Works within a community, long-term care, or hospital setting, ensuring flexibility and adaptability.

Hospice Nurse Practitioner Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide direct care to hospice patients, ensuring symptom management and compassionate support.
• Conduct patient visits in various settings, including homes, hospitals, and telehealth.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive hospice and palliative care.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient needs.
• Contribute to the training and development of hospice teams, focusing on pediatric care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance care delivery standards.
• Perform hospice eligibility evaluations and urgent medical care assessments.
• Engage in communication and goal-setting discussions with patients and families.
• Utilize evidence-based approaches in care management and policy implementation.

Hospice Nurse Practitioner Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing and completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, with 4 years preferred.
• New York State RN licensure and Certified Nurse Practitioner certification required.
• CPR-BLS certification and valid NYS Driver's license preferred.
• Hospice & Palliative Care certification encouraged within two years of hire.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel for documentation and reporting.
• Strong communication, teaching, and critical thinking skills essential.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and adapt to diverse patient needs.
• Commitment to providing non-judgmental care to patients and families of varied backgrounds.