Hospice Nurse Practitioner (ARNP/APRN/NP) jobs in United States
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Arc Hospice & Palliative Care ยท 4 weeks ago

Hospice Nurse Practitioner (ARNP/APRN/NP)

Arc Hospice & Palliative Care is united by a mission to bring comfort, dignity, and compassionate support to every patient and family they serve. The Nurse Practitioner role provides advanced clinical care to hospice patients and families, conducting visits, managing symptoms, and collaborating with a team to ensure quality care.

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Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive face-to-face encounters for patients entering or continuing the third and subsequent benefit periods
Perform evaluation, consent, and admission visits; assess patient eligibility and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to initiate hospice services
Perform routine, urgent, or symptom management visits as indicated by patient condition and care plan
Assess, plan, and evaluate care in collaboration with the hospice physician and attending providers
Participate in IDG meetings and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and revise patient plans of care
Provide education to patients, families, and caregivers regarding disease progression, medication use, and end-of-life expectations
Offer clinical consultation and mentorship to team members and participate in internal training activities
Document all patient encounters and clinical interventions timely and in accordance with regulatory and policy standards
Provide on-call services, including evenings and weekends, as assigned to support continuity of care
Maintain clinical knowledge in palliative care, symptom management, pharmacology, and relevant state practice regulations
Ensure compliance with HIPAA and hospice policy in all documentation and communication
Collaborate with physicians and clinical leadership to ensure appropriate prescribing practices and care planning
Practice in accordance with scope authorized by the state, including physician collaboration where required
Performs other duties as required

Qualification

Nurse Practitioner licensePalliative care knowledgeSymptom managementAdvanced clinical judgmentEffective communicationPalliative certificationReliable transportation

Required

Graduate from an accredited Baccalaureate School of Nursing and an NP-focused Master's or Doctoral Nursing Program
Current RN license and Advanced Practice Nurse license in practicing state
Active prescriptive authority and DEA registration, as required by state law
Comprehensive knowledge of palliative care, pharmacology, and end-of-life symptom management
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members
Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance
Demonstrates a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centered care that reflects Arc Hospice & Palliative Care's mission, values, and standards of dignity, respect, compassion, and integrity

Preferred

Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner; hospice or palliative care experience preferred
Palliative certification (CHPN, ACHPN) preferred but not required

Company

Arc Hospice & Palliative Care

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At Arc Hospice, we provide compassionate care to patients, ensuring dignity, comfort, and peace.

Funding

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