Hospice Nurse Practitioner
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Hospice Nurse Practitioner – Fargo, ND
Are you a compassionate Nurse Practitioner seeking to make a meaningful impact in hospice and palliative care? A respected, mission-driven healthcare organization is growing its hospice team in the Fargo area and is seeking a Hospice Nurse Practitioner to join their collaborative interdisciplinary team.
Position Highlights:
- Opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative culture
- Hospice is a key focus area within the broader health services provided
- Strong interdisciplinary approach, with NPs as active contributors to patient care planning alongside physicians
Key Responsibilities:
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Conduct face-to-face visits and comprehensive assessments to ensure hospice benefit eligibility
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Provide symptom management and end-of-life care to patients in home settings, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing facilities
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Utilize telehealth to support rural or hard-to-reach patients as needed
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Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other team members to deliver high-quality hospice care
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Educate patients, families, and staff on disease progression and treatment goals
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Provide leadership in the application of advanced nursing practices
Territory & Schedule:
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Average NP caseload: 5 patients/day
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Hospice census across the organization: 400+
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Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Qualifications:
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Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) in North Dakota and Minnesota (or eligible)
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DEA licensure
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Current driver’s license and auto insurance
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Hospice NP experience strongly preferred
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Acceptable backgrounds include experience with geriatrics, palliative care, internal medicine, SNF, or related patient populations
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Prior RN hospice experience a plus
Compensation & Benefits:
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Salary range: $115,000 – $140,000 (depending on experience
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27 days PTO (personal, vacation, sick, and holidays)
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License fee reimbursement
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DEA fee reimbursement
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Up to 5 additional days off and $2,000 annually for continuing education
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Medical, dental, vision
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401(k) retirement plan