JSSA is looking for a full-time Nurse Practitioner to support our Montgomery County and Northern Virginia end of life patients and their families.

Responsibilities:

• Clinical assignments are performed with minimal supervision.
• Conduct comprehensive physical exams, evaluate eligibility for hospice, and monitor for disease progression and symptom changes.
• Develop, implement, and update personalized care plans, focusing on comfort and aligning with patient/family goals.
• Prescribe medications and therapies, manage side effects, and also provide non-pharmacological interventions for symptom relief.
• Work closely with hospice physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and bereavement counselors to ensure holistic care.
• Maintain thorough records of assessments, evaluations, consultations, and patient progress. Document patient care in accordance with Agency policy and Medicare/Medicaid and other third-party requirements.
• Perform home visits, facility visits, and sometimes inpatient evaluations.
• Perform face to face visits in person and utilize telehealth on occasion (if law allows)
• Assist with referral and admission process to review patient eligibility
• Signs death certificates and MOLST/POLST forms as delegated by the hospice physicians.
• Participate in the on call schedule which necessities a shared and equitable rotation to cover holidays, weeknights and weekends
• Have sufficient knowledge of the Medicare Hospice Benefit and other third-party insurances including the ability to interpret these to the patient and family
• Performs other appropriate duties as required

Qualifications:

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
• Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN) highly preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of nurse practitioner experience, preferably in hospice, palliative care, geriatrics, or internal medicine.
• License/Certification Active and unrestricted Maryland and Virginia NP License and NPI number required. Must be willing and able to make in person visits in both Maryland and Northern Virginia.
• State and Federal controlled substance registration and DEA number required for prescribing.
• Experience providing care in home and nursing homes/assisted living facilities.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to travel across Montgomery County and Northern Virginia as needed for visits.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with Homecare Homebase or other hospice EMR systems preferred.
• Knowledgeable in the Hospice Conditions of Participation and Hospice Eligibility as outlined in the Local Coverage Determination (LCD) Guidelines

We Offer:

• Annual salary is $125,000.
• Supportive work environment
• Mileage reimbursement
• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Paid Leave (sick/vacation/personal/holidays)
• And much more...