Nurse Practitioner NP Hospice and Palliative

Nurse Practitioner Hospice and Palliative care role provides medical care, palliation, and management of terminal illness under physician supervision. Responsible for history and physical examinations, developing individualized plans of care, prescriptive treatments, hospice eligibility assessments, and coordination with the hospice interdisciplinary team. Duties include delivering patient care in home/community settings, completing face-to-face visits for hospice benefit periods, documenting clinical findings, ensuring HIPAA compliance, and participating in quality improvement. Requires Master's degree and NP experience in hospice/palliative care, state NP licensure and DEA where applicable, and CHPN or equivalent certification preferred. Strong collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, patients, families, and external care providers; proficient in clinical documentation and communication; capable of teaching and counseling patients and families. Ensures compliance with Medicare/Medicaid rules and HIPAA; engages in ongoing professional development and program growth.