Nurse Practitioner

We are seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner to work with hospice patients in Essex County. This position is per diem, with no guaranteed hours, and the Nurse Practitioner is paid $125 per client visit.

• Perform patient medical examinations and palliative care visits for face‑to‑face encounters required to certify patient eligibility for Medicare Hospice Benefit after six months of hospice care.
• Document visits in the patient’s clinical record and required encounter forms.
• Provide medical care services and palliative care interventions on an as‑needed basis.
• Communicate effectively with the Medical Director, Administrator, and the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team.
• Operate in compliance with prescribed policies, procedures, and all applicable state and federal regulations.
• Adhere to Hospice bylaws, operational policies, billing procedures, Medicare Conditions of Participation, and New Jersey licensure guidelines.
• Maintain a professional, compassionate attitude and interact positively with patients, caregivers, staff, and the interdisciplinary group.

• Graduation from a master’s‑level program designed to prepare nurse practitioners or clinical nurse specialists.
• Completion of a graduate‑level 3‑credit pharmacology course or at least 45 hours of pharmacology integrated into the master’s program.
• National certification as an Advance Practice Nurse in New Jersey (NJ Board of Nursing); currently licensed and certified (N.J.A.C. 13:37-7.1).
• Valid driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation in accordance with New Jersey requirements.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Understanding of the hospice program of care.

• Timely and professional service delivery in compliance with hospice bylaws and operational policies.
• Positive and professional demeanor; efficient time management; teamwork; role model.
• Effective communication; courteous and cooperative with patients, caregivers, colleagues, supervisors, and others.
• Optimism, enthusiasm, and willingness to work constructively with health‑care team members.
• Supportive of the mission and vision of the organization.

LSMNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.