NP Hospice Full-time
Serenity Hospice Care Pennsylvania

Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) – Hospice

Primarily In‑Office | Regional Team | No Nights or Weekends

Serenity Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experienced Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) to join our dedicated regional hospice team. This is a primarily in‑office position focused on meaningful, face‑to‑face clinical visits with hospice patients while collaborating closely with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams.

In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring exceptional end‑of‑life care by conducting required hospice face‑to‑face evaluations and supporting high‑quality, compliant, and compassionate patient care across our service region.

Position Highlights

  • Mostly in‑office role

  • Face‑to‑face patient evaluations are the primary focus

  • Regional team support across care centers

  • No nights, weekends, or on‑call requirements

  • Consistent schedule that supports work–life balance

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct face‑to‑face hospice patient visits to evaluate continued eligibility in accordance with CMS Hospice Eligibility Guidelines

  • Collaborate with the Hospice Medical Director and attending physicians to review patient status and adjust care plans as appropriate

  • Provide clinical leadership and guidance to the interdisciplinary hospice team

  • Support symptom management strategies and clinical decision‑making

  • Authorize medications and treatments in accordance with state regulations and patient care needs

  • Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation

  • Participate in Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings and care planning discussions

  • Work primarily from an assigned Serenity Hospice office, with occasional local travel to patient homes or care facilities

Qualifications

  • Current and active CRNP license in Pennsylvania

  • Hospice or palliative care experience required

  • Thorough understanding of CMS Hospice Eligibility Guidelines

  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and documentation skills

  • Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team

  • Willingness to travel locally within the region, as needed

What We Offer

  • No nights or weekends

  • Flexible scheduling (Full‑Time or Part‑Time; minimum 25 hours/week)

  • Competitive hourly rate: $60–$65 per hour

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including:

    • 401(k)

    • Health, dental, and vision insurance

    • Paid time off

  • Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment

  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education

  • The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ and families’ lives

Locations & Regional Coverage

Serenity Hospice operates four Care Centers in Pennsylvania. Applicants must be able to work out of one of the following offices:

  • Bensalem, PA

  • Lancaster, PA

  • Bethlehem, PA

  • Wilkes‑Barre, PA

Ability to commute to the assigned office location is required.

Why Join Serenity Hospice?

At Serenity Hospice, we are deeply committed to compassionate, patient‑centered end‑of‑life care. We value our clinicians just as much as our patients — fostering a respectful, supportive workplace that allows you to focus on what truly matters: connection, dignity, and quality care.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced CRNP who values face‑to‑face patient care, structured schedules, and a collaborative team environment — we encourage you to apply.

Serenity Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Job Types: Full‑Time, Part‑Time
Expected Hours: 25–40 per week
Medical Specialties: Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Primary Care
Commute Required: Bensalem, PA 19020 (for assigned location)

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