Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Elara Caring • Toledo, OH

3d

About The Position

The Hospice Nurse Practitioner provides care to patients in their homes and helps prevent unwanted hospitalizations by addressing patient and family needs. The role supports Elara Caring’s mission to deliver high-quality care in patients’ preferred home settings. The Nurse Practitioner maintains accurate clinical records and billing documentation, supports compliance with collaborative-agreement requirements and applicable laws, and contributes to the quality of palliative care through staff education and clinical practice guidelines. The role works collaboratively with the Medical Director, attending physicians, branch leadership, and the interdisciplinary group (IDG), and may perform other duties or projects as assigned. Travel of up to 50% may be needed to support business and patient needs. The position reports to the Branch Director.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing and certification through a national Nurse Practitioner licensing board.
• At least 3 years of clinical nursing experience.
• At least 1 year of post-graduate clinical nursing experience in hospice and palliative care.
• Current Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of practice and the ability to maintain licensure in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Active DEA license.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% as needed to support business and patient needs.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in Family Medicine, Geriatrics, and psychiatry.
• Board Certification in Palliative Care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure activities align with the vision of Elara Caring’s board of directors, executive team, and Hospice team leadership.
• Prevent unwanted hospitalizations by meeting patient and family needs in the home.
• Prepare and maintain accurate patient records, charts, and documents to support medical practice and reimbursement.
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations concerning Collaborative Agreements.
• Complete accurate billing and coding for patient encounters according to CMS guidelines and initiate reimbursement for medically necessary visits in accordance with applicable law and regulation.
• Provide training and continuing education for staff.
• Assist in developing clinical practice guidelines and standards that support quality palliative care.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff, and the organization.
• Collaborate and communicate with the Medical Director, attending physician, branch leadership, and IDG.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits after 30 days of employment.
• 401(k) match for full-time staff.
• Paid time off for full-time staff.
• Outstanding compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level