Overview:

Advance compassionate care where it matters most

Do you find meaning in delivering care at the most critical point in a patients journey? Are you confident working independently, making decisions that impact quality of life, and ensuring regulatory excellence? If so, consider bringing your clinical expertise to our Hospice Nurse Practitioner team.

Youll report directly to the Executive Director or Administrator and be assigned to a location to perform Face-to-Face (F2F) visits. In this role, you will assess patients and provide detailed clinical documentation to support the physicians certification or recertification of hospice eligibility-based on CMS regulatory standards. Your assessments help ensure that patients continue to receive the compassionate care they need at the end of life.

This is a full-time weekday position that offers a supportive team, flexible schedule, fleet vehicle/mileage reimbursement, comprehensive benefit package, competitive compensation and excellent work life balance!

As a Hospice Nurse Practitioner, You Will:

• Perform and document physical assessments for Face-to-Face (F2F) hospice recertification

• Review diagnostic tests, treatment plans, medication lists, and lab results to support hospice eligibility

• Communicate clinical findings to the certifying hospice physician

• Make informed recommendations to the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) based on your F2F evaluations

• Notify the agency promptly when F2F visits cannot be completed as scheduled

• Ensure full compliance with CMS timelines and hospice documentation standards

Requirements:

• Masters or higher degree in Nursing

• Completion of a graduate-level nurse practitioner program accredited by a national body

• Current RN license in the state of requested employment

• Current state license or certificate as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner (ANCC or AANP)

• Active collaborative agreement in place, as required by state law

Preferred Experience:

• Previous experience in hospice, palliative care, geriatrics, or home health

• Familiarity with Medicare regulations and hospice eligibility criteria

• Experience performing F2F or recertification visits

• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible visit schedule

• Strong communication and clinical documentation skills

Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time Per Diem):

• Competitive Pay

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• National Local Recognition Programs

• Teammate Assistance Fund

Additional Full-Time Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program

• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays

• Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint Spine Concierge Care)

• Education Support Tuition Assistance

• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

• Company-paid Life Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

• This is a safety-sensitive position
• Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
• Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
• We are proud to be an EEO employer
• We maintain a drug-free workplace

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At Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.

Our place is by the side of those who need us - from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.

Our nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted brands that include:

• Hospice care: Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon
• Palliative care: Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care
• Home health care: Heartland Home Health
• Advanced illness management: Illumia Health

With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized - and kindness is celebrated.