Hospice Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Hartford Healthcare at Home · Brooklyn, CT
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Posted Oct 12, 2026
Job Description
Location Detail: 60 Hartland St E. Hartford (10630)
Position Summary
Join a dedicated team as a Hospice Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant, providing compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals facing serious, life-limiting illnesses. Our APRN collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality symptom management, goal-aligned care, and essential support to patients and their families in various care settings. This is a per-diem opportunity offering Face to Face visit coverage and on-call support.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care
• Conduct face-to-face assessments required for hospice eligibility and recertification.
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
• Engage actively in weekly Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings, a core component of hospice operations.
• Collaborate seamlessly with physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other team members.
• Provide expert clinical guidance and support to field staff.
Care Coordination
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and caregivers regarding prognosis and care plans.
• Ensure smooth transitions across care settings (home, hospital, SNF).
• Coordinate with primary care and specialty providers to maintain continuity of care.
Regulatory & Documentation
• Complete timely and precise documentation in accordance with CMS hospice regulations.
• Ensure compliance with hospice Conditions of Participation and organizational policies.
• Support quality metrics and documentation related to goals of care and advance care planning.
On-Call/Coverage (if applicable)
• Provide on-call support as needed, including triage and symptom management guidance (minimum of 4 weeknights a month).
• Participate in weekend and holiday coverage models as necessary.
Skills & Competencies
• Expertise in advanced symptom management and communication in serious illness.
• Ability to work independently in community-based settings.
• Strong skills in collaboration within interdisciplinary care models.
• Comfort with end-of-life care, goals-of-care discussions, and 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 of 2-3 years of clinical experience preferred.
• Prior experience in hospice, palliative care, geriatrics, or home-based care strongly preferred.
Position Summary
Join a dedicated team as a Hospice Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant, providing compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals facing serious, life-limiting illnesses. Our APRN collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality symptom management, goal-aligned care, and essential support to patients and their families in various care settings. This is a per-diem opportunity offering Face to Face visit coverage and on-call support.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care
• Conduct face-to-face assessments required for hospice eligibility and recertification.
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
• Engage actively in weekly Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings, a core component of hospice operations.
• Collaborate seamlessly with physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other team members.
• Provide expert clinical guidance and support to field staff.
Care Coordination
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and caregivers regarding prognosis and care plans.
• Ensure smooth transitions across care settings (home, hospital, SNF).
• Coordinate with primary care and specialty providers to maintain continuity of care.
Regulatory & Documentation
• Complete timely and precise documentation in accordance with CMS hospice regulations.
• Ensure compliance with hospice Conditions of Participation and organizational policies.
• Support quality metrics and documentation related to goals of care and advance care planning.
On-Call/Coverage (if applicable)
• Provide on-call support as needed, including triage and symptom management guidance (minimum of 4 weeknights a month).
• Participate in weekend and holiday coverage models as necessary.
Skills & Competencies
• Expertise in advanced symptom management and communication in serious illness.
• Ability to work independently in community-based settings.
• Strong skills in collaboration within interdisciplinary care models.
• Comfort with end-of-life care, goals-of-care discussions, and 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 of 2-3 years of clinical experience preferred.
• Prior experience in hospice, palliative care, geriatrics, or home-based care strongly preferred.
Additional Details
- City
- Brooklyn
- State
- Connecticut
- Country
- US
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