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Regional Hospice and Palliative Care

Hospice APRNs - Per Diem

Pay: $65–$68/hr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Danbury, CT (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

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What they do

A Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.

$135,176 / year median in Connecticut

+28% projected growth

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Job Description

Regional Hospice is looking for per diem Advance Practice Nurses with hospice and palliative care experience for our inpatient Center for Comfort Care & Healing (12 bed hospice residence in Danbury) and also with our Home Hospice and Palliative Care programs in the community. Conduct in person "face-to-face" patient assessments and collaborate with interdisciplinary team regarding patients' plans of care. Our Home Hospice and Palliative Care programs serve both adult and pediatric patients throughout Fairfield, Litchfield and New Haven counties. Position also includes rotating weekend availability for our inpatient Center.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Screens patient medical status and ensures Medical Director or designee approval prior to admission. Manages clinical care, including medical orders, prescriptions upon discharge and discharge summaries as needed. Maintains accurate and comprehensive medical records Actively coordinates medical care with patient's primary care provider Maintains all current certifications as well as membership in professional organizations Qualifications Must have clinical expertise, current CT nursing license, and ability to interface with medical community Current CT APRN license required (1 Adult/Geriatric NP & 1 Pediatric/Family NP) Home care/hospice experience required, advance hospice and palliative care (ACHPN) credentials preferred Experience working with pediatric patients helpful. Current DEA number required Current NPI number required Valid driver's license required. Position requires good written and oral communication skills, with ability to work in variety of environments

Pay:

$65.00 - $68.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching

Medical Specialty:

Hospice & Palliative Medicine Work Location:

In person