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Hartford HealthCare at Home
Manchester Hospice Gen - Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant
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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
Job Description
Position Summary The Hospice Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides comprehensive, patient-centered care to individuals with serious, life-limiting illness enrolled in hospice services. The APRN collaborates with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to ensure high-quality symptom management, goal-concordant care, and support for patients and families across care settings. Per-diem opportunity to provide Face to Face visit coverage and on-call coverage Key Responsibilities Clinical Care Conduct face-to-face encounters required for hospice eligibility and recertification Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration Participate actively in weekly Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings (core expectation in hospice operations) Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other team members Provide clinical guidance and consultation to field staff Care Coordination Communicate effectively with patients, families, and caregivers regarding prognosis and plan of care Facilitate transitions across care settings (home, hospital, SNF) Coordinate with primary care and specialty providers to ensure continuity Regulatory & Documentation Complete timely and accurate documentation in compliance with CMS hospice regulations Ensure adherence to 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 assigned, including triage and symptom management guidance (Minimum of 4 weeknights a month). Participate in weekend/holiday coverage models as needed Skills & Competencies Advanced symptom management and serious illness communication skills Ability to work autonomously in community-based settings Strong collaboration in interdisciplinary care models Comfort with end-of-life care, goals-of-care discussions, and family support