Hospice Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Hartford Healthcare at Home · North Westchester, CT
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Posted Nov 8, 2026
Job Description
Location Detail: 60 Hartland St E. Hartford (10630)
Position Summary
Are you passionate about providing compassionate care to those facing serious, life-limiting illnesses? As a Hospice Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), you will play a crucial role in delivering patient-centered care to individuals enrolled in hospice services. Join our dedicated interdisciplinary team (IDT) to ensure high-quality symptom management and support for patients and their families.
This is a per-diem opportunity to provide essential Face to Face visit coverage and on-call support.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care
• Conduct face-to-face encounters required for hospice eligibility and recertification.
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
• Actively participate in weekly Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings, a core expectation of hospice operations.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other team members to create comprehensive care plans.
• Provide ongoing clinical guidance and consultation to field staff for enhanced patient care.
Care Coordination
• Communicate compassionately with patients, families, and caregivers about prognosis and the plan of care.
• Facilitate smooth transitions across various care settings (home, hospital, skilled nursing facilities).
• Coordinate with primary care and specialty providers to ensure continuity and quality of care.
Regulatory & Documentation
• Complete thorough and timely documentation in compliance with CMS hospice regulations.
• Ensure adherence to hospice Conditions of Participation and organizational policies.
• Support quality metrics and documentation relevant to goals of care and advance care planning.
On-Call / Coverage (if applicable)
• Provide on-call support as assigned, including triage and symptom management guidance (minimum of 4 weeknights a month).
• Participate in weekend and holiday coverage models as needed to ensure consistent patient support.
Skills & Competencies
• Expertise in advanced symptom management and serious illness communication.
• Ability to work autonomously in community-based settings effectively.
• Proficient collaboration in interdisciplinary care models.
• Comfort with end-of-life care and conducting goals-of-care discussions while providing family support.
Qualifications
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Board-certified APRN (FNP, AGNP, or Adult NP preferred).
• Active Connecticut APRN license and prescriptive authority.
• Minimum 2-3 years of clinical experience preferred.
• Prior experience in hospice, palliative care, geriatrics, or home-based care strongly preferred.
Position Summary
Are you passionate about providing compassionate care to those facing serious, life-limiting illnesses? As a Hospice Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), you will play a crucial role in delivering patient-centered care to individuals enrolled in hospice services. Join our dedicated interdisciplinary team (IDT) to ensure high-quality symptom management and support for patients and their families.
This is a per-diem opportunity to provide essential Face to Face visit coverage and on-call support.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care
• Conduct face-to-face encounters required for hospice eligibility and recertification.
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
• Actively participate in weekly Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings, a core expectation of hospice operations.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other team members to create comprehensive care plans.
• Provide ongoing clinical guidance and consultation to field staff for enhanced patient care.
Care Coordination
• Communicate compassionately with patients, families, and caregivers about prognosis and the plan of care.
• Facilitate smooth transitions across various care settings (home, hospital, skilled nursing facilities).
• Coordinate with primary care and specialty providers to ensure continuity and quality of care.
Regulatory & Documentation
• Complete thorough and timely documentation in compliance with CMS hospice regulations.
• Ensure adherence to hospice Conditions of Participation and organizational policies.
• Support quality metrics and documentation relevant to goals of care and advance care planning.
On-Call / Coverage (if applicable)
• Provide on-call support as assigned, including triage and symptom management guidance (minimum of 4 weeknights a month).
• Participate in weekend and holiday coverage models as needed to ensure consistent patient support.
Skills & Competencies
• Expertise in advanced symptom management and serious illness communication.
• Ability to work autonomously in community-based settings effectively.
• Proficient collaboration in interdisciplinary care models.
• Comfort with end-of-life care and conducting goals-of-care discussions while providing family support.
Qualifications
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Board-certified APRN (FNP, AGNP, or Adult NP preferred).
• Active Connecticut APRN license and prescriptive authority.
• Minimum 2-3 years of clinical experience preferred.
• Prior experience in hospice, palliative care, geriatrics, or home-based care strongly preferred.
Additional Details
- City
- Colchester
- State
- Connecticut
- Country
- US
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