Hospice NP: Palliative Care & Care Coordination

Circle of Life Hospice; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle of Life Hospice seeks an APN/NP to provide hospice-focused medical leadership in Arkansas. You will assess admissions and recertifications, coordinate with physicians, and guide patient care plans across facilities and clinics.

Active NP licensure in Arkansas with ANCC/AANP certification is required, plus 3+ years in relevant settings and a valid driver’s license. Oklahoma coverage requires compact licensure flexibility; travel to sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted APN/NP licensure in Arkansas.
• Current ANCC or AANP certification with FNP, Gerontological, or Acute Care designation.
• Ability to attain compact licensure for Oklahoma coverage.
• Three+ years in inpatient, nursing facility, internal medicine or family practice.
• Hospice program experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license with insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of assessments to determine hospice admission, readmission/recertification and ongoing patient care needs.
• Reports assessment results to the Physician team and participates in education and nursing tasks.
• Maintains a professional presence when visiting patients in nursing facilities or hospitals.
• Provides information to patients and families about hospice philosophy, goals and services.
• Ensures timely communication with community physicians to promote continuity of care.
• Interprets and records data from diagnostics and orders additional studies when appropriate.
• Provides subsequent care with ongoing assessment and response to care.

Skills

APN/NP licensure

ANCC/AANP certification

Compact licensure

Hospice experience

Driver's license

Job description

Circle of Life Hospice seeks an APN/NP to provide hospice-focused medical leadership in Arkansas. You will assess admissions and recertifications, coordinate with physicians, and guide patient care plans across facilities and clinics.

Active NP licensure in Arkansas with ANCC/AANP certification is required, plus 3+ years in relevant settings and a valid driver’s license. Oklahoma coverage requires compact licensure flexibility; travel to sites is expected.