Care Home Matron

Build Partnerships. Transform Hospice Care.

We are seeking a dedicated Hospice Nurse Practitioner to perform Face-to-Face (F2F) encounters essential for hospice eligibility certification and recertification. In this role, you will gather comprehensive clinical information, perform detailed assessments, and collaborate closely with hospice physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care and regulatory compliance.

Perform and complete physical assessments for hospice F2F encounters within CMS-established regulatory timeframes.

Document clinical findings accurately and attest F2F encounters in patient medical records.

Utilize Local Coverage Determination (LCD) criteria per hospice policy and regulatory requirements.

Communicate clinical findings, review treatment plans, lab results, diagnostics, and medications with certifying physicians.

Collaborate effectively with physicians, interdisciplinary group (IDG) members, patients, caregivers, and families.

Conduct assessments in the patient’s place of residence, including home, skilled nursing, or other settings.

Notify the hospice agency promptly if unable to complete F2F visits as scheduled.

Master’s or higher degree in Nursing

Completion of an accredited graduate-level nurse practitioner education program

Current registered nurse license in state of practice

Current advanced practice nurse license or certification

National Nurse Practitioner certification (ANCC or AANP)

Strong understanding of hospice care principles and terminally ill patient support systems

Familiarity with LCD criteria and hospice documentation requirements

Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, ACHC, and other regulatory guidelines

Flexible and adaptable with ability to manage diverse tasks efficiently

Cooperative and tactful team member adhering to OSHA, state, and federal hospice regulations

Experience in acute care, hospital, oncology, home health, skilled nursing, or hospice settings

We Offer Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem):

National & Local Recognition Programs

Additional Full-Time Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program

Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays

Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)

Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Join our hospice team

Play a vital role in delivering compassionate, compliant care that honors patients’ dignity and supports families during challenging times

Our Company At Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader inhospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illnessmanagement, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.

Our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.

Our nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted brands that include:

Hospice care: Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon

Palliative care: Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care

Home health care: Heartland Home Health

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