Nurse Practitioner

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Job Title: Nurse Practitioner

Reports to: Director of Nurse Practitioner Services

Department: Nurse Practitioner Services

Minnesota Hospice is a locally owned and operated community hospice proudly serving patients and families throughout Dakota, Scott and Rice counties. We are committed to creating a warm, welcoming and supportive environment where team members feel valued and empowered to thrive.

Our leadership team is deeply invested in the growth and success of every employee. We foster professional development through ongoing educational opportunities, specialized trainings, and meaningful teambuilding activities. At Minnesota Hospice, you’ll find not just a workplace, but a community dedicated to compassionate care to patients and one another.

The Nurse Practitioner utilizes advanced clinical expertise, strong communication skills, and a high level of compassion to support patients and their families throughout the hospice journey. This role serves as a key liaison for continuously evolving medical information, ensuring timely assessment, coordination, and delivery of appropriate care. The Nurse Practitioner collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary team to promote quality outcomes, maintain patient comfort, and uphold the goals of care in alignment with hospice philosophy.

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• Assess the physical, functional, and psychosocial status of hospice patients through comprehensive evaluations.
• Make clinical recommendations to the Medical Director regarding patient eligibility for hospice certification and recertification.
• Conduct required face-to-face visits to ensure continued medical eligibility in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Provide direct medical care to patients within the scope of Nurse Practitioner practice, focusing on symptom management, comfort, and quality of life.
• Document all patient encounters, assessments, and clinical decisions accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Communicate changes in patient condition, prognosis, and care needs promptly and effectively with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with nursing, social work, chaplaincy, and other team members to develop and adjust individualized plans of care.
• Participate in as-needed patient visits to support ongoing clinical oversight and patient needs.
• Participate in a provider on-call rotation to ensure timely clinical support and responsiveness to patient needs.
• Review and interpret clinical data, including medications, lab results, and disease progression, to guide care planning.
• Support advance care planning discussions and ensure care aligns with patient and family goals.
• Provide education to patients, families, and caregivers regarding disease progression, symptom management, and end-of-life expectations.
• Ensure compliance with hospice regulations, organizational policies, and best practice standards.
• Assist with coordination of care transitions, including admissions, recertifications, and discharges as appropriate.
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with patients, families, referral sources, and interdisciplinary team members to promote continuity of care and a high level of trust and collaboration.

• Knowledge of appropriate HIPAA and confidentiality
• Knowledge of the Medicare Co Ps
• Maintain accurate documentation
• Able to work as both a part of a team and independently
• Possesses great organizational skills
• Excellent time management skills.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
• Knowledge of Microsoft products i.e. Excel, Word, etc.

• Masters or Doctoral degree in Nursing from accredited…