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LOCATION
Dayton, OH
POSTED
8 days ago
Nurse Practitioner (Hospice) - Dayton, OH
About Day City Hospice
Day City Hospice was founded by leaders who applied lessons from years in corporate healthcare to build a patient-centered, locally operated hospice organization. Our mission is to maximize care at the bedside while staying deeply connected to the communities we serve.
When patients and families face end-of-life care, they deserve compassionate, timely, and personalized support. Our Ohio-based management team collaborates closely with local clinicians to ensure responsive, high-quality hospice care throughout the Dayton area.
We are equally committed to our employees-providing the tools, support, and manageable caseloads needed to deliver exceptional care. At Day City Hospice, our priority is both our patients and the people serving them.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our interdisciplinary hospice care team in Dayton, OH. This role is responsible for assessing patient eligibility, coordinating care, and supporting patients and their families through compassionate, high-quality hospice services.
Key Responsibilities
Determine patient eligibility for hospice services based on State and Federal guidelines
Conduct comprehensive assessments, including physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to develop and coordinate individualized care plans
Initiate communication for admissions and recertification of care
Provide routine visits to reassess patient condition and update care plans
Utilize clinical judgment to optimize patient outcomes and quality of life
Support patients and families through emotional and end-of-life care needs
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Current Nurse Practitioner license (Ohio)
Minimum 2 years of experience as a professional nurse
Current BLS certification required
Strong clinical decision-making and assessment skills
Ability to provide care in home-based settings
Experience handling emotional and sensitive family situations
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Valid driver's license and proof of insurance
What We Offer
Flexible scheduling for better work-life balance
Supportive, team-oriented culture
Mileage reimbursement
Employee referral program
Hospice certification support + salary increase opportunities
Access to employee discount programs
Manageable caseloads-more time with patients, less burnout
Why Join Day City Hospice?
Locally operated with community-focused care
Emphasis on quality over volume
Empowered clinicians with the tools needed to succeed
Meaningful work supporting patients during life's most important moments
Apply Today
If you are a compassionate Nurse Practitioner committed to delivering exceptional hospice and palliative care, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dedicated team.