PRN Hospice Nurse Practitioner

**Overview** **Expand Access. Build Partnerships. Transform Hospice Care.** We are seeking a dedicated PRN 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. **Key Responsibilities:** + 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. + Provide clinical recommendations to the IDG based on F2F assessment findings. + 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. + May provide F2F coverage for multiple provider numbers with approval. **About You** **Qualifications - What You'll Bring:** + 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) + Collaborative agreement in place as required + Current CPR certification + Valid driver's license and automobile insurance + Strong understanding of hospice care principles and terminally ill patient support systems + Excellent patient assessment and clinical evaluation skills + Familiarity with LCD criteria and hospice documentation requirements + Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, ACHC, and other regulatory guidelines + Strong oral and written communication skills + Compassionate and sensitive to end-of-life issues impacting patients and families + Ability to provide emotional support during times of crisis + Flexible and adaptable with ability to manage diverse tasks efficiently + Effective communicator across diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds + Cooperative and tactful team member adhering to OSHA, state, and federal hospice regulations **Preferred (Not Required):** + 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):** + Competitive Pay + 401(k) with Company Match + Career Advancement Opportunities + National & Local Recognition Programs + Teammate Assistance Fund **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) + Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN) + Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) + Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance + Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC) **Join our hospice team** Play a vital role in delivering compassionate, compliant care that honors patients' dignity and supports families during challenging times **Legalese** + This is a safety-sensitive position + Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits + Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements + We are proud to be an EEO employer + We maintain a drug-free workplace Related Job Titles hospice nurse practitioner jobs, NP face-to-face hospice, advanced practice nurse hospice, hospice F2F provider ReqID: 2025-130799 Category: Nurse Practitioners Position Type: Flex/Per Diem Company: Gentiva Hospice