Hospice Nurse Practitioner-Atlanta, GA

Position Overview/Purpose

We are looking for an experienced Per Diem Nurse Practitioner to provide face-to-face assessments care to hospice patients in the Atlanta, GA region. You will apply medical techniques and principles under the supervision of a physician and you will care for a diverse set of patients with chronic diseases.

Hospice FTF Day to Day

• Review daily schedule and visit locations
• Confirm all required Face-to-Face (F2F) encounters due within regulatory timeframe
• Review patient hospice eligibility, terminal diagnosis, and prior certifications
• Review recent:
• Nursing notes
• IDG notes
• Hospitalizations/ER visits
• Medication changes
• Decline indicators

Before Each Visit

• Review patient history and prior F2F documentation
• Identify:
• LCD eligibility indicators
• Functional decline
• Weight loss/nutritional decline
• PPS/FAST trends
• Cognitive changes
• Symptom burden
• Confirm caregiver/contact availability
• Notify family/facility of estimated arrival if needed

Eligibility Documentation

• Clearly document continued decline supporting hospice eligibility
• Include objective findings:
• PPS score
• FAST score (if dementia)
• MAC/weight loss
• Frequent infections/hospitalizations
• Increased dependence
• Ensure documentation supports physician recertification
• Avoid vague wording such as "stable" without context

Medication Review

• Reconcile medications
• Review comfort medications and effectiveness
• Identify unnecessary or non-covered medications
• Address symptom management concerns
• Communicate recommendations to hospice physician/IDT as needed

Communication & Coordination

• Educate patient/family on disease progression and expectations
• Reinforce goals of care and hospice philosophy
• Collaborate with:
• Case manager
• Medical director
• Escalate urgent concerns immediately
• Update clinical leadership regarding high-risk patients

Documentation Checklist

• Complete F2F note same day
• Ensure note includes:
• Reason for encounter
• Clinical findings
• Decline indicators
• Functional status
• Prognosis indicators
• Eligibility statement
• Sign documentation promptly

• Per Visit rate
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Full-time employees qualify for the following benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and supplementary benefits such as Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Office Holidays

All employees qualify for these benefits

• Paid Sick Time
• 401(k) with up to 3% company match
• Referral Program
• Payactiv: pay-on-demand. Cash out earned money when and where you need it!

Candidates must disclose any current or future need for employment-based immigration sponsorship (including, but not limited to, OPT, STEM OPT, or visa sponsorship) before an offer of employment is extended.