<p>Overview</p> <p>We're looking for a per diem Hospice Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Branford, CT.</p> <p>You will report directly to the Executive Director or Administrator. You will be assigned to a location to perform Face-to-Face (F2F) encounters and be responsible for gathering clinical information to support the hospice diagnosis and prognosis. These findings are then communicated to the hospice physician responsible for certifying or recertifying the patient's hospice eligibility.</p> <p>The scope of practice for the hospice NP is limited to those tasks necessary to complete hospice F2F encounter visits.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Performs and completes physical assessments for the F2F encounter within the regulatory time frames established by CMS</p> </li><li> <p>Provides clinical findings, including review of the medical treatment plans, diagnostic tests, lab results, and medication lists to the physician who is recertifying the patient for hospice eligibility</p> </li><li> <p>Makes appropriate recommendations to the IDG based on findings of the F2F assessment</p> </li><li> <p>Notifies hospice agency when unable to complete a F2F visit according to schedule</p> </li></ul> <p>About You</p> <ul> <li> <p>Master's or higher degree in Nursing.</p> </li><li> <p>Completion of a graduate-level nurse practitioner education program accredited by a national accrediting body.</p> </li><li> <p>Current state license as a registered nurse</p> </li><li> <p>Current state license or certificate as an advanced practice nurse</p> </li><li> <p>Current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner. (ANCC or AANP)</p> </li><li> <p>Must have a collaborative agreement in place.</p> </li></ul> <p>We Offer</p> <p>Compensation may vary within the salary range provided based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications and department equity. Gentiva provides associates with a comprehensive benefits and total rewards package, of which base pay is just one piece.</p> <p>Salary Range - $139K to $150K</p> <p>Note: Compensation for per diem positions is calculated on an hourly basis and may differ from full-time rates</p> <ul> <li> <p>Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO</p> </li><li> <p>Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program</p> </li><li> <p>Competitive Salaries</p> </li><li> <p>Mileage Reimbursement</p> </li><li> <p>Professional Growth and Development Opportunities</p> </li></ul> <p>Legalese</p> <ul> <li> <p>This is a safety-sensitive position</p> </li><li> <p>Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits</p> </li><li> <p>Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements</p> </li><li> <p>We are proud to be an EEO employer</p> </li><li> <p>We maintain a drug-free workplace</p> </li></ul> <p>ReqID: 2025-125389 Category: Nurse Practitioners Position Type: Flex/Per Diem Company: Gentiva Hospice</p>