Elara Caring is seeking a Hospice Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive palliative and hospice care in patients' homes. The role involves conducting face-to-face recertification visits, managing patient symptoms, supporting families, and collaborating with medical teams to deliver high-quality end-of-life care. The position emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered service within a home-based setting.

Responsibilities

• Complete routine and emergency face-to-face recertification visits, including admissions, transfers, and extended stays.
• Record observations, treatments, and pertinent patient information.
• Communicate findings and care measures with Medical Director, Attending Physician, and interdisciplinary team.
• Provide physical and emotional support to patients and families during crises.
• Triage consults based on patient acuity and perform bedside palliative care with education.
• Ensure activities align with organizational standards and prevent unnecessary hospitalizations.
• Maintain accurate patient records, charts, and documentation for medical and billing purposes.
• Collaborate with medical and administrative teams and assist in developing clinical guidelines.

Compensation

• Competitive compensation package (details not specified).
• W-2 tax status.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Retirement plans including a 401(k) with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities at no cost.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Family and pet bereavement leave.
• Pet insurance.

Shift & Schedule

• Approximately 50% travel required.

Requirements

• Master's degree in nursing and certification from a national Nurse Practitioner licensing board.
• At least 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice, with active DEA certification if applicable.
• Preferred experience in hospice, palliative care, family medicine, geriatrics, or psychiatry.
• Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time.
• Physical ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently, including lifting 50-100 lbs.
• Valid driver's license, insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of CMS billing and coding guidelines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Compliance with applicable laws and regulations regarding collaborative agreements.