Nurse Practitioner

Legacy Lifecare VNA and Hospice

Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Position Summary :

The Hospice Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with the hospice staff to provide comprehensive, quality hospice care services to patients under the direction of the Hospice Medical Director. The Hospice Nurse Practitioner on an as needed basis will fulfill the requirements of the "Face to Face Encounter" with a Medicare beneficiary enrolled in Hospice. In addition, the Hospice Nurse Practitioner will be available as needed to provide patients visits in collaboration with the assigned hospice nurse in order to assist with pain and symptom management as well as the evaluation of terminal prognosis.

Hours : Per Diem

Pay Rate / Range : $100 / hour for patient visits, $75 / hour for administrative time

Qualifications :

• Must be a graduate of an approved, accredited school of professional nursing;
• MSN required;
• Currently licensed as a RN and Nurse Practitioner in good standing in Massachusetts;
• 2-4 years of experience in a medical specialty involved in the care and treatment of patients diagnosed with a serious, advanced or terminal illness
• Minimum of 2 years experience working in a hospice setting (preferred);
• Excellent oral and written communications, interpersonal and clinical skills;
• Demonstrates knowledge of federal, state and accrediting hospice agency requirements.

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Apply today and become part of our Chelsea Jewish Lifecare team!

The salary range above represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. The final salary offered will be determined based on a comprehensive evaluation of factors, which may include, but are not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, skills, qualifications, market and business considerations, and geographic location.

Chelsea Jewish Lifecare is an equal opportunity employer, veterans & disability. All qualified individuals will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity or expression, genetics, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status or any other status that is protected by local, state or federal law.

Chelsea Jewish Lifecare conducts extensive background checks and professional references for all potential employees. If selected for hire, you must be able to provide a recent physical and required immunizations including fully-vaccinated status for Covid-19.

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