Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Role Summary Deliver compassionate, patient-centered hospice care for individuals with serious, life-limiting illnesses. Perform eligibility and recertification visits, assess patient needs, and provide guidance for effective symptom management. Key Responsibilities Conduct eligibility and recertification visits to support appropriate hospice services. Guide symptom assessment and management to improve comfort and quality of life. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to coordinate comprehensive care. Coordinate care transitions and ensure continuity across settings. Support patients and families with education, resources, and compassionate communication. Complete accurate, compliant clinical documentation. Provide assigned on-call coverage to address urgent care needs. Qualifications & Skills Strong clinical assessment and patient communication skills, ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team, competence in hospice eligibility processes, and commitment to high-quality documentation and patient-focused care. #J-18808-Ljbffr