Hospice Nurse Practitioner

About the role

At Arc Hospice & Palliative Care, we are united by a mission to bring comfort, dignity, and compassionate support to every patient and family we serve. Join a team where your work has purpose, and your growth is supported.

This is a full-time Hospice Nurse Practitioner position with flexibility in scheduling, including evenings or weekends as needed, in patient homes, facilities, hospitals, and community settings, covering Leesburg, FL, and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive face-to-face encounters for patients entering or continuing the third and subsequent hospice benefit periods
• Perform evaluation, consent, and admission visits; assess patient eligibility and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to initiate hospice services
• Provide routine, urgent, or symptom management visits based on patient condition and plan of care
• Assess, plan, and evaluate care in collaboration with the hospice physician and attending providers
• Participate in interdisciplinary group meetings and contribute to the development and revision of patient plans of care
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding disease progression, medications, and end-of-life expectations
• Provide clinical consultation and mentorship to team members and participate in internal education activities
• Document all patient encounters and clinical interventions accurately and timely in the electronic medical record
• Provide on-call coverage including evenings or weekends as assigned to support continuity of care
• Maintain current clinical knowledge in palliative care, symptom management, pharmacology, and applicable state practice regulations
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, hospice policies, and regulatory standards in all documentation and communication
• Collaborate with physicians and clinical leadership to ensure appropriate prescribing practices and care planning
• Practice within the scope authorized by the state, including physician collaboration where required

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and an NP-focused Master’s or Doctoral Nursing Program
• Current Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse license in the state of practice
• Active prescriptive authority and DEA registration as required by state law
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner; hospice or palliative care experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of palliative care, pharmacology, and end-of-life symptom management
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members
• Palliative care certification such as CHPN or ACHPN preferred but not required
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centered care aligned with Arc Hospice & Palliative Care’s mission and values