Nurse Practitioner, Hospice

Job Description

Job Description

Nurse Practitioner/ NP , Hospice  
Location: Rhode Island
Job ID: 77435
Remote/Virtual Position : No  
Coverage Area: Rhode Island

Salary: This is a PPV Role. $150 PPV and $65 an hour for admin hours 
Schedule: PRN

 

Reimagine Your Career in Hospice

Caring for others is more than what you do — it’s who you are. At AccentCare, you’ll join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence and gives you the trust and tools to do your best work. You’ll belong to a team that cares deeply for patients and each other; a team committed to consistently providing exceptional care.  

We’re proud to be named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek — a reflection of our shared commitment to excellence, integrity and compassion as we shape the future of aging in place. When you thrive, so does the community of care we’re building together.  

Offer Based on Years of Experience 

Responsibilities

Be the Best Hospice Nurse Practitioner You Can Be

If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you:  

• Graduated from an approved school of professional nursing - Masters degree 
• Current and unecumbered advanced practice nurse license in the state(s) practicing

• One year of experience as an NP 

• Certified by a nationally recognized advanced nurse practice organization  

• Possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role (preferred)  

• Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations  

• Meet the regulations and requirements of the state(s) in which the program provides services  

 

Responsibilities: 

As a Hospice Nurse Practitioner, you will: 

• Initiate communication with attending physicians, other hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family
• Monitor patient progress; update the Team Director and team members; consult regarding discharge planning and patient/family teaching

• Maintain continuity of care in coordinating with the care team and case manager for patients with ongoing needs 
• Prescribe medication as permitted by the state and/or the state Board of Nursing

 

Pre-Hospice

• Face-to-face clinical and needs assesment at intake, preferably in the patient's home setting, inclusive of patient's medical, emotional, spiritual, social, and practical needs
• Face-to-face reasssessment done when needed and at least every 60 days. Plan of care development based on these assessments and incorporting the patient's and family's priorities
• Initiate communication with attending physcians, other hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family
• Clinical supervision of the care plan including all medicine orders
• Collaborate with the rest of the pre-hospice team including alerting the team to changes and newly identified patient needs as they arise

 

Our Investment in You

Caring for others starts with caring for you. We’re committed to fostering a purpose-driven workplace where you feel supported, and that means prioritizing your physical, financial and mental well-being.

Our benefits include:  

• Medical, dental and vision coverage  

• Paid time off and paid holidays  

• Professional development opportunities  

• Company-matching 401(k)  

• Flexible spending and health savings accounts  

• Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app 

• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees 

• Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees  

• And more!

Qualifications