Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Elara Caring • Toledo, OH

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About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner provides hospice and palliative care to patients in their homes, helping 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 and contributes to developing a compassionate, dedicated team of healthcare providers.

The Nurse Practitioner maintains accurate clinical records and documentation, complies with applicable laws and collaborative agreement requirements, and completes billing and coding for patient encounters according to CMS guidelines. The role also provides staff training and continuing education, assists in developing clinical practice guidelines and standards for quality palliative care, maintains confidentiality, and collaborates with the Medical Director, attending physicians, branch leadership, and the interdisciplinary group. 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 licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice, maintained 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 sound 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 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 benefits after 30 days of employment.
• Dental benefits after 30 days of employment.
• 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: Senior