Hospice Nurse Practitioner
Role Summary
As a Hospice Nurse Practitioner (FT) at Arc Hospice & Palliative Care, you will provide advanced clinical support to hospice patients and families through in-person visits, assessments, and symptom management as needs arise. Working as part of the interdisciplinary team, this role brings clinical expertise, compassion, and presence to ensure timely, goal-concordant care throughout the hospice journey.
Overview
The Nurse Practitioner provides clinical care and consultation to hospice patients and families across multiple care settings. This role collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary group, hospice physician, and attending providers to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
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
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
Benefits
Explore the impact you can make with Arc Hospice today. Arc Hospice & Palliative Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
Pay
Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
FT (with flexibility scheduling including evenings or weekends as needed)