Hospice Nurse Practitioner Overview • The Hospice Nurse Practitioner provides specialized care to hospice patients, ensuring optimal symptom management and compassionate support. • Conducts patient visits in homes, hospitals, or via telehealth, adapting to individual circumstances. • Coordinates with interdisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based hospice and palliative care services. • Develops and implements care plans, including history-taking, examinations, and treatment recommendations. • Contributes to training programs, enhancing the hospice team’s pediatric care capabilities. • Participates in quality improvement initiatives to ensure high standards of care delivery. • Provides face-to-face evaluations for hospice eligibility and urgent medical care assessments. • Supports interdisciplinary teams with communication, goal-setting discussions, and hospice eligibility reviews. • Works within a community, long-term care, or hospital setting, ensuring flexibility and adaptability. Hospice Nurse Practitioner Key Responsibilities & Duties • Provide direct care to hospice patients, ensuring symptom management and compassionate support. • Conduct patient visits in various settings, including homes, hospitals, and telehealth. • Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive hospice and palliative care. • Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient needs. • Contribute to the training and development of hospice teams, focusing on pediatric care. • Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance care delivery standards. • Perform hospice eligibility evaluations and urgent medical care assessments. • Engage in communication and goal-setting discussions with patients and families. • Utilize evidence-based approaches in care management and policy implementation. Hospice Nurse Practitioner Job Requirements • Master’s degree in Nursing and completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner Program. • Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, with 4 years preferred. • New York State RN licensure and Certified Nurse Practitioner certification required. • CPR-BLS certification and valid NYS Driver's license preferred. • Hospice & Palliative Care certification encouraged within two years of hire. • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel for documentation and reporting. • Strong communication, teaching, and critical thinking skills essential. • Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and adapt to diverse patient needs. • Commitment to providing non-judgmental care to patients and families of varied backgrounds.