Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Hospice Nurse Practitioner (NP)

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Hospice Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide face-to-face patient visits and clinical oversight throughout our North Jersey service area. This role is essential in ensuring high-quality, patient-centered hospice care while supporting compliance with regulatory requirements and collaborating closely with the interdisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face hospice eligibility visits in accordance with Medicare guidelines
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments to determine continued hospice eligibility
• Provide oversight and support to hospice teams across Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Sussex, and Essex counties
• Collaborate with physicians, RNs, social workers, and care teams to develop and update individualized care plans
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the EMR
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings as needed
• Provide guidance and education to staff regarding hospice regulations and best practices
• Assist in maintaining compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards
• Support quality improvement initiatives and patient care outcomes

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted New Jersey Nurse Practitioner license
• Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (FNP, AGNP, or related specialty)
• Hospice and/or palliative care experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of Medicare hospice regulations, including face-to-face requirements
• Excellent clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a regional territory
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (travel required throughout North Jersey)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Mileage reimbursement
• Supportive interdisciplinary team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives
• Professional growth within a growing hospice organization

Why Join Us?

Join a team that is dedicated to providing compassionate, dignified end-of-life care. As a Hospice NP, you will play a vital role in ensuring patients and families receive the support and care they deserve during life's most important moments.