Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Harmony HospiceJoin our team at Harmony Hospice as a Nurse Practitioner. Full-time opportunity available $140,000-$160,000 per year.At Harmony Hospice, we believe compassionate, patient-centered hospice care brings comfort, dignity, and support to patients and their families during life's most important moments. The Hospice Nurse Practitioner provides advanced clinical care, symptom management, and collaborative medical leadership to ensure exceptional end-of-life care.Responsibilities of Nurse Practitioner:Provide advanced medical care and clinical support to hospice patients and their families.Evaluate, diagnose, and manage pain, symptoms, and terminal illnesses in accordance with hospice and palliative care best practices.Perform comprehensive patient assessments and determine ongoing eligibility and prognosis for hospice services.Conduct patient visits in private residences, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, hospitals, and other care settings, including telehealth when appropriate.Collaborate with attending physicians, the Hospice Medical Director, and the interdisciplinary team to develop and coordinate individualized plans of care.Communicate regularly with referral sources and healthcare providers regarding new patient referrals and continuity of care.Complete required face-to-face encounter documentation and maintain accurate, timely clinical records in compliance with hospice regulations.Provide education and clinical guidance to patients, families, caregivers, and staff regarding disease progression, symptom management, and hospice services.Qualifications for Nurse Practitioner:Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner program required.Current, active Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Rhode Island.Current DEA license required.Current BLS/CPR certification required.Master's degree required.Minimum of one (1) year of Nurse Practitioner experience required.Minimum of one (1) year of hospice or palliative care experience required.Current certification from an approved advanced practice nursing certifying body as required by state regulations.Specialty certification preferred.Valid driver's license with reliable and insured transportation required.Excellent clinical assessment, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration skills.The facility provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.