Hospice Nurse Practitioner
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Job overview
Serenity Hospice Care is hiring a Hospice Nurse Practitioner. Serenity Hospice Care seeks a compassionate and experienced Hospice Nurse Practitioner to conduct face‑to‑face patient visits, oversee clinical care across South Jersey, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered hospice services.
Key focus areas include Conduct face‑to‑face hospice eligibility visits in accordance with Medicare guidelines, Perform comprehensive patient assessments to determine continued hospice eligibility, and Provide oversight and support to hospice teams across multiple counties.
Important skills include Hospice Eligibility Visits, Comprehensive Patient Assessments, Clinical Oversight, Care Plan Development, Care Plan Updates, and EMR Documentation.
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About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Hospice Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide face-to-face patient visits and clinical oversight throughout our South 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
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Conduct face-to-face (F2F) hospice eligibility visits in accordance with Medicare guidelines
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Perform comprehensive patient assessments to determine continued hospice eligibility
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Provide oversight and support to hospice teams across Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Sussex, and Essex counties
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Collaborate with physicians, RNs, social workers, and care teams to develop and update individualized care plans
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Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the EMR
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Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings as needed
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Provide guidance and education to staff regarding hospice regulations and best practices
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Assist in maintaining compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards
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Support quality improvement initiatives and patient care outcomes
Qualifications
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Active and unrestricted New Jersey Nurse Practitioner license
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Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (FNP, AGNP, or related specialty)
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Hospice and/or palliative care experience strongly preferred
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Strong knowledge of Medicare hospice regulations, including face-to-face requirements
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Excellent clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
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Ability to work independently and manage a regional territory
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (travel required throughout North Jersey)
What We Offer
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Competitive salary
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Mileage reimbursement
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Supportive interdisciplinary team environment
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Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients’ lives
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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.
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