Hospice Nurse Practitioner - PRN

Job Description

Job Description

Hospice Nurse Practitioner – PRN | Per-Visit Pay | Cleveland / Northeast Ohio

VNA of Ohio – Hospice
Cleveland / Northeast Ohio | PRN | Start ASAP

PRN practice that works around your life - not the other way around.

VNA of Ohio is one of Northeast Ohio's most established home health and hospice agencies - 124 years strong, CHAP-accredited, and 4-star rated by CMS. We're building our PRN Hospice Nurse Practitioner team and offering competitive per-visit pay with the flexibility to work on your terms.

Pay Rates – Per Completed Visit

Per Visit - $90

Downtime (pre-approved) - $60/hour

"Completed" = visit done in the home + documentation finished within 24 hours + orders/signatures uploaded + meets QA standards.

Service Area & Schedule

Cleveland / Northeast Ohio

What You'll Do

• Conduct face-to-face hospice eligibility visits and complete required documentation in compliance with Medicare hospice regulations
• Perform comprehensive assessments of hospice patients in their homes, including symptom management evaluation and goals-of-care discussions
• Collaborate with the attending physician and interdisciplinary hospice team to develop and adjust individualized plans of care
• Prescribe and manage medications focused on comfort, pain management, and symptom control
• Provide advanced clinical guidance to hospice field staff including RNs, LPNs, and aides
• Educate patients and families on disease progression, comfort-focused care, and end-of-life planning
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences as needed
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR within required timeframes
• Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and CHAP hospice standards

What Sets VNA Apart

• 4-star CMS agency with CHAP accreditation and a 124-year legacy in Northeast Ohio
• Mileage reimbursement at the IRS standard rate ($0.70/mile)
• Paid training & CEUs through Relias
• Limited weekend/holiday requirements - we respect your time off
• Responsive support team - scheduling, intake, clinical supervisors, triage, and after-hours coverage so you're never on an island

Requirements

Must-Have:

• Active NP license (Ohio) + current BLS certification
• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
• Active DEA registration
• Reliable vehicle and valid driver's license with ability to travel throughout the Cleveland / Northeast Ohio service area
• Minimum 2 years of advanced practice nursing experience
• Familiarity with Medicare and Medicaid hospice regulations

Preferred / Nice-to-Have:

• Prior hospice or palliative care NP experience
• ACHPN certification or willingness to pursue
• Experience conducting face-to-face hospice eligibility visits
• Familiarity with HCHB or similar home health/hospice EMR
• Strong goals-of-care conversation and family communication skills