Hospice Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Hartford Healthcare at Home · Woodstock Valley, CT
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Posted Oct 11, 2026
Job Description
Location Detail: 8 Keynote Drive (10628)
Shift Detail: Shifts can be flexible based on the availability of the Nurse Practitioner and families for face-to-face visits.
Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Hospice Nurse Practitioner (APRN) to deliver compassionate and comprehensive care to patients with serious, life-limiting illnesses. As a valued member of our interdisciplinary team (IDT), you will play a crucial role in ensuring that patients receive the highest quality of symptom management and support tailored to their individual goals and needs. This is a per-diem position with responsibilities that include face-to-face visit coverage and on-call support.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care
• Perform face-to-face encounters to establish hospice eligibility and facilitate recertification.
Collaboration with Interdisciplinary Team
• Engage actively in weekly IDT meetings, a core aspect of hospice operations.
• Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other team members to coordinate patient care.
• Provide clinical guidance and support to field staff.
Care Coordination
• Effectively communicate with patients, families, and caregivers regarding prognosis and treatment plans.
• Facilitate seamless transitions across various care settings including home, hospital, and skilled nursing facilities.
• Coordinate with primary care and specialty providers to ensure continuity of care.
Regulatory Compliance & Documentation
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation in accordance with CMS hospice regulations.
• Adhere to hospice Conditions of Participation and organizational policies.
• Support quality metrics relating to goals of care and advance care planning.
On-Call Coverage (if applicable)
• Provide on-call support as assigned, including triage and guidance for symptom management (minimum of 4 weeknights each month).
• Participate in weekend and holiday coverage as needed.
Skills & Competencies
• Advanced skills in symptom management and communication for serious illnesses.
• Ability to autonomously navigate community-based settings.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration within interdisciplinary care models.
• Comfortable engaging in end-of-life care, goals-of-care discussions, and providing family support.
Qualifications
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Board-certified APRN (Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, or Adult Nurse Practitioner preferred).
• Active Connecticut APRN license with prescriptive authority.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of clinical experience preferred.
• Prior experience in hospice, palliative care, geriatrics, or home-based care is strongly desired.
Shift Detail: Shifts can be flexible based on the availability of the Nurse Practitioner and families for face-to-face visits.
Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Hospice Nurse Practitioner (APRN) to deliver compassionate and comprehensive care to patients with serious, life-limiting illnesses. As a valued member of our interdisciplinary team (IDT), you will play a crucial role in ensuring that patients receive the highest quality of symptom management and support tailored to their individual goals and needs. This is a per-diem position with responsibilities that include face-to-face visit coverage and on-call support.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care
• Perform face-to-face encounters to establish hospice eligibility and facilitate recertification.
Collaboration with Interdisciplinary Team
• Engage actively in weekly IDT meetings, a core aspect of hospice operations.
• Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other team members to coordinate patient care.
• Provide clinical guidance and support to field staff.
Care Coordination
• Effectively communicate with patients, families, and caregivers regarding prognosis and treatment plans.
• Facilitate seamless transitions across various care settings including home, hospital, and skilled nursing facilities.
• Coordinate with primary care and specialty providers to ensure continuity of care.
Regulatory Compliance & Documentation
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation in accordance with CMS hospice regulations.
• Adhere to hospice Conditions of Participation and organizational policies.
• Support quality metrics relating to goals of care and advance care planning.
On-Call Coverage (if applicable)
• Provide on-call support as assigned, including triage and guidance for symptom management (minimum of 4 weeknights each month).
• Participate in weekend and holiday coverage as needed.
Skills & Competencies
• Advanced skills in symptom management and communication for serious illnesses.
• Ability to autonomously navigate community-based settings.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration within interdisciplinary care models.
• Comfortable engaging in end-of-life care, goals-of-care discussions, and providing family support.
Qualifications
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Board-certified APRN (Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, or Adult Nurse Practitioner preferred).
• Active Connecticut APRN license with prescriptive authority.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of clinical experience preferred.
• Prior experience in hospice, palliative care, geriatrics, or home-based care is strongly desired.
Additional Details
- City
- Woodstock
- State
- Connecticut
- Country
- US
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