Nurse Practitioner - Hospice & Home Health

Description:

We are seeking a compassionate and highly skilled Nurse Practitioner specializing in Hospice and Home Health to join our interdisciplinary care team on a per diem basis . This role provides advanced clinical care to patients across the continuum from chronic illness management in the home health setting to comfort-focused, end-of-life care in hospice.

The Nurse Practitioner works under the supervision of a collaborating physician and in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act, delivering patient-centered care in homes and community settings. This role emphasizes clinical excellence, care coordination, and compassionate support for patients and families.

Compensation

• $100 per visit for all completed patient visits (home health and hospice encounters)
• $30.00 per hour for all Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings and orientation/training sessions

Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Care – Hospice & Home Health

• Provide comprehensive medical care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and symptom management for patients in home and hospice settings
• Perform detailed history and physical examinations and document findings in the medical record
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostics
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized care plans based on patient needs and goals of care
• Prescribe medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions within scope of practice
• Manage chronic, acute, and terminal conditions across home health and hospice populations
• Provide palliative care and symptom management for hospice patients under physician supervision
• Conduct hospice face-to-face eligibility and recertification assessments
• Recommend hospice admission, certification, and recertification to the medical director

Care Coordination & Communication

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members
• Participate in regular interdisciplinary group meetings to review patient progress and care plans
• Communicate effectively with attending physicians, hospice medical directors, and community providers
• Ensure continuity of care between home health and hospice transitions
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on disease management, treatment plans, and end-of-life care
• Provide clinical consultation and support to interdisciplinary team members

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation in the medical record
• Ensure compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations, state/federal hospice and home health requirements, and organizational policies
• Follow HIPAA guidelines and maintain strict patient confidentiality
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical performance monitoring

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Current RN and Nurse Practitioner licensure in the State of practice (California preferred if applicable)
• Master’s degree required
• Minimum 1 year of hospice or palliative care experience required
• Home health experience preferred
• Current CPR certification
• Certification in hospice/palliative care (e.g., CHPN) or related specialty preferred
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to independently manage patient care in home and community environments