Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Ocean Healthcare•Atlantic City, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Hospice Nurse Practitioner to provide face-to-face patient visits and clinical oversight throughout the South Jersey service area, overseeing Ocean, Atlantic, and Cape May Counties. The role supports high-quality, patient-centered hospice care, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Travel throughout the territory is required. The Nurse Practitioner conducts hospice eligibility visits and comprehensive assessments, provides clinical guidance to hospice teams, and works with physicians, RNs, social workers, and other care team members to develop and update individualized care plans. The role also supports compliant documentation, regulatory education, quality improvement, and patient care outcomes. The organization offers a competitive salary, mileage reimbursement, a supportive interdisciplinary team environment, and professional growth within a growing hospice organization. The position provides an opportunity to contribute to compassionate, dignified end-of-life care for patients and families.

Requirements

Active and unrestricted New Jersey Nurse Practitioner license.
Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (FNP, AGNP, or related specialty).
Strong knowledge of Medicare hospice regulations, including face-to-face requirements.
Excellent clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
Ability to work independently and manage a regional territory.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; travel throughout the territory is required.

Nice To Haves

Hospice and/or palliative care experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct face-to-face hospice eligibility visits in accordance with Medicare guidelines.
Perform comprehensive patient assessments to determine continued hospice eligibility.
Provide oversight and support to hospice teams across the listed service counties.
Collaborate with physicians, RNs, social workers, and care teams to develop and update individualized care plans.
Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the EMR.
Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings as needed.
Provide guidance and education to staff regarding hospice regulations and best practices.
Assist in maintaining compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards.
Support quality improvement initiatives and patient care outcomes.