Hospice ARNP – Compassionate Palliative Care Expert

Iowa Care Community Inc, Iowa City Hospice, Visiting Nurse Association; Iowa; On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa City Hospice seeks a compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) to deliver comprehensive hospice and palliative care for patients with life-limiting illnesses. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort and quality of life.

You will conduct assessments, manage symptoms, and coordinate individualized care plans, including education for patients and families, while documenting care in the EMR and

Qualifications

• Current ARNP/APRN license in Iowa.
• Masters or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• National NP certification (FNP/AGNP/ANP).
• Current DEA registration (or eligibility).
• Current BLS certification.
• Reliable transportation and driver's license.
• 1–2 years NP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive hospice and palliative care focusing on comfort and quality of life.
• Conduct assessments and ongoing evaluations; develop and revise care plans.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Care plan development

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing

Nurse Practitioner certification (FNP/AGNP/ANP)

Job description

Iowa City Hospice seeks a compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) to deliver comprehensive hospice and palliative care for patients with life-limiting illnesses. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort and quality of life.

You will conduct assessments, manage symptoms, and coordinate individualized care plans, including education for patients and families, while documenting care in the EMR and