What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Nurse Practitioner position at El Sinai Hospice and Palliative Care LLC?
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Hospice Nurse Practitioner to join our interdisciplinary team, providing expert palliative and end-of-life care to patients in diverse settings. In this vital role, you will deliver comprehensive symptom management, coordinate care plans, and support patients and their families through challenging times. Your expertise will help improve quality of life, uphold patient dignity, and ensure seamless communication across healthcare providers. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals facing serious illnesses while working within a collaborative, patient-centered environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and symptom evaluations to develop personalized care plans.
- Manage complex pain and symptom control using medications such as opioids, Botulinum toxin treatments, and other palliative interventions in accordance with clinical guidelines.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate holistic patient care and discharge planning.
- Administer medications and injections following HIPAA regulations and DEA requirements, including IV infusions and catheter care when necessary.
- Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems like Epic or eClinicalWorks for accurate documentation of patient encounters, treatment plans, and clinical notes.
- Provide telehealth consultations to extend hospice services remotely, ensuring continuous patient support.
- Educate patients and families on disease progression, medication management, advanced directives, and available resources such as memory care or dementia support.
Experience
- Hospice Experience
- Current Nurse Practitioner licensure with certification in hospice & palliative medicine or related specialty.
- Proven experience working with seriously ill patients in hospice or palliative care settings.
- Strong background in managing acute pain, symptom control, and end-of-life care strategies.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner; experience with Athenahealth is a plus.
- Prior experience in diverse healthcare environments including hospital medicine, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or home care is preferred.
- Knowledge of medical coding (CPT, ICD-10/ICD-9) for documentation purposes; experience with telehealth platforms is advantageous.
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with healthcare teams and providing client-centered education across age groups—including pediatrics when needed—and individuals with disabilities or complex medical needs.
Join us in delivering compassionate hospice care that truly makes a difference! We’re committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing education in areas such as infection control, acute care management, behavioral health integration, and advanced practice provider collaboration. This paid position offers a rewarding opportunity to serve vulnerable populations while working within a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in patient-centered care.
Pay: $100.00 - $150.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100 - $150