Location Detail: 60 Hartland St E. Hartford (10630)Shift Detail: Mon-FriPosition SummaryThe 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.Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Care<ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Perform comprehensive assessments of hospice patients across home, SNF, and inpatient settings</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Manage pain and other distressing symptoms using evidence-based palliative approaches</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Develop and implement individualized care plans aligned with patient goals and prognosis</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Conduct face-to-face encounters required for hospice eligibility and recertification</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Order and interpret diagnostic tests as appropriate to hospice scope</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Prescribe, discontinue, and adjust medications, treatments, durable medical equipment (DME), oxygen, and supplies in accordance with state regulations and organizational policies.</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Manage controlled substances and comfort medications as clinically appropriate.</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Review medication regimens for appropriateness, effectiveness, safety, and alignment with patient goals of care.</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Provide medication education to patients, families, caregivers, and staff.</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Participate in medication reconciliation and deprescribing initiatives.</li></ul>Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration<ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">Participate actively in weekly Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings (core expectation in hospice operations) <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/outlook.office365.com/owa/?ItemID=AAMkADRiNzEyNDE4LTIyMzctNGJjMC04OWE3LTA4NTQxMzIwMGQ0NwBGAAAAAACXCOOhEzb8QbhXfuaEuCMBBwAw5LHIt*2b6KQa3eoyUA*2fwwqAAAAzb37AAAvDMVgqzc9S6w8YInzglU3AAFyOFM8AAA*3d&exvsurl=1&viewmodel=ReadMessageItem__;JSUl!!Cki1qOQyyykDL2Q!LBfORnSE_fUT2lknTFyDfgP20EKLgbBkx4qrUOXUcsVY415Ld12QwMzkHaWaxxrxvzELwBZkIFOOYrqEIR2_HP6GRrCR00AMpwE$" title="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://outlook.office365.com/owa/?ItemID=AAMkADRiNzEyNDE4LTIyMzctNGJjMC04OWE3LTA4NTQxMzIwMGQ0NwBGAAAAAACXCOOhEzb8QbhXfuaEuCMBBwAw5LHIt*2b6KQa3eoyUA*2fwwqAAAAzb37AAAvDMVgqzc9S6w8YInzglU3AAFyOFM8AAA*3d&exvsurl=1&viewmodel=ReadMe">[Re: Lisa D...Carlo APRN | Outlook]</a></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other team members</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">Provide clinical guidance and consultation to field staff</li></ul>Care Coordination<ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;">Communicate effectively with patients, families, and caregivers regarding prognosis and plan of care</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;">Facilitate transitions across care settings (home, hospital, SNF)</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;">Coordinate with primary care and specialty providers to ensure continuity</li></ul>Regulatory & Documentation<ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l7 level1 lfo4;tab-stops:list .5in;">Complete timely and accurate documentation in compliance with CMS hospice regulations</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l7 level1 lfo4;tab-stops:list .5in;">Ensure adherence to hospice Conditions of Participation and organizational policies</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l7 level1 lfo4;tab-stops:list .5in;">Support quality metrics and documentation related to goals of care and advance care planning</li></ul>On-Call / Coverage (if applicable)<ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo5;tab-stops:list .5in;">Provide on-call support as assigned, including triage and symptom management guidance</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo5;tab-stops:list .5in;">Participate in weekend/holiday coverage models as needed</li></ul>Skills & Competencies<ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l6 level1 lfo8;tab-stops:list .5in;">Advanced symptom management and serious illness communication skills</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l6 level1 lfo8;tab-stops:list .5in;">Ability to work autonomously in community-based settings</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l6 level1 lfo8;tab-stops:list .5in;">Strong collaboration in interdisciplinary care models</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l6 level1 lfo8;tab-stops:list .5in;">Comfort with end-of-life care, goals-of-care discussions, and family support</li></ul> <h3>Qualifications</h3> Qualifications<ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6;tab-stops:list .5in;">Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6;tab-stops:list .5in;">Board-certified APRN (FNP, AGNP, or Adult NP preferred)</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6;tab-stops:list .5in;">Active Connecticut APRN license and prescriptive authority</li></ul><ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo7;tab-stops:list .5in;">Minimum 2–3 years of clinical experience (preferred)</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo7;tab-stops:list .5in;">Prior experience in hospice, palliative care, geriatrics, or home-based care strongly preferred</li></ul>

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