Hospice Nurse Practitioner (24356)

Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Elysian Hospice - Dallas - Addison, TX 75001

Overview

Position Type PRN Category Nursing

Description

Location: Dallas, TX (Addison)

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides comprehensive hospice care to patients in their homes, including symptom management, care plan development, recertification visits, and face-to-face encounters. The Nurse Practitioner works closely with physicians and the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to monitor patient progress, ensure accurate documentation, and support quality end-of-life care. This role focuses on patient assessments, clinical documentation, hospice recertifications, and coordination of care to ensure patients receive appropriate hospice services.

This position requires strong clinical assessment skills, hospice experience, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with the hospice care team.

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner per state requirements
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner
• Minimum 2 years of hospice experience required
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills
• Experience with hospice recertifications and face-to-face encounters preferred
• Experience working with an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) systems
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto liability insurance
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

Essential Functions:

• Perform patient assessments and gather clinical information to support diagnosis, prognosis, and hospice recertification
• Complete face-to-face encounters and documentation required for hospice recertification
• Develop, implement, and revise hospice plans of care in collaboration with physicians and the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)
• Provide symptom management, pain management, and clinical support to hospice patients
• Provide education and support to patients, families, and caregivers regarding disease process and end-of-life care
• Monitor patient progress and coordinate care with nurses, social workers, aides, and physicians
• Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians and Interdisciplinary Team members
• Complete clinical documentation accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic medical record
• Participate in IDT meetings, education programs, and quality improvement initiatives
• Participate in on-call rotation as required
• Ensure compliance with hospice regulations, infection control practices, and patient rights
• Support quality assurance initiatives and hospice program standards

We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Cantex. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.

Cantex Continuing Care Network