Hospice Nurse Practitioner

The Hospice Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively with the Medical Director, hospice physicians, and interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality hospice services to patients and families across multiple care settings. Responsibilities include clinical assessment, symptom management, care planning, patient and family education, and coordination of services. This role includes coverage in the Inpatient Unit (IPU) and home-based care, including required face-to-face visits.

• Primary & Essential Duties
• Provide direct clinical care including assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up care.
• Complete hospice face-to-face visits and eligibility evaluations.
• Provide care in the IPU and in patient homes.
• Conduct routine IPU rounding including symptom management and documentation.
• Prescribe medications and order treatments within scope of practice.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams for coordinated care.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on hospice care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to agency policies.

Qualifications

• Current Wisconsin Nurse Practitioner license and master’s degree in nursing.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Demonstrates professionalism, tact, and sound decision-making in all interactions
• Clinical expertise in medications, sterile techniques, and safety practices (PPE)
• Effective leader and educator with strong collaboration and independent work capabilities
• Proficient in computer use and clinical documentation
• Self-directed, adaptable, and able to manage stress and emergency situations
• Meets driving requirements, including valid license, reliable transportation, and insurance

• Schedule
• Full-time salaried position working Monday – Friday from approximately 8am-4:30pm.
• On-call coverage is required of at least one weekday per week from 4:30 PM to 7:00 AM and one weekend per month from 4:30 PM Friday to 7:00 AM Monday.