Nurse Practitioner - Hospice & Palliative Care

Elara Caring • Brighton, MI

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About The Position

Elara Caring is hiring a Nurse Practitioner to provide hospice and palliative care, helping patients receive high-quality care in their homes. The role supports the organization’s mission and the Hospice team, working collaboratively to meet patient and family needs and prevent unwanted hospitalizations. The Nurse Practitioner maintains accurate clinical documentation, ensures compliant billing and coding, supports staff education and clinical practice standards, and collaborates with physicians and organizational leaders. The position may require travel up to 50% to support business and patient needs.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing.
• 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 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 all activities align with the vision of Elara Caring’s board of directors, executive team, and Hospice team leadership.
• Meet patient and family needs in the home to prevent unwanted hospitalizations.
• Prepare and maintain accurate patient records, charts, and documents to support sound medical practice and reimbursement.
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations relating to 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 laws and regulations.
• Provide training and continuing education for staff.
• Assist in developing clinical practice guidelines and standards to 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