Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Arc Hospice & Palliative Care; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arc Hospice & Palliative Care in Ocala, FL seeks a full-time Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced clinical support across home, facility, and hospital settings. You will perform visits, symptom management, and eligibility assessments, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure compassionate, goal-concordant care throughout the hospice journey.

The role emphasizes expert palliative care knowledge, patient-family education, and adherence to state regulations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited BSN program and an NP-focused master’s or doctoral nursing program.
• Current RN and Advanced Practice Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Active prescriptive authority and DEA registration as required by state law.
• Minimum of two 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.
• CHPN or ACHPN certification 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.

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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN license

APN prescriptive authority

DEA registration

Palliative care knowledge

Communication skills

CHPN/ACHPN preferred

Reliable transportation

Education

BSN + NP-focused MS/PhD

Job description

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.

Role Snapshot

• Focus: Advanced clinical assessment, symptom management, and hospice eligibility support
• Schedule: FT (with flexibility scheduling including evenings or weekends as needed)
• Work Setting: Patient homes, facilities, hospitals, and community settings
• Coverage: Ocala, FL and surrounding areas

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 include face-to-face encounters, routine and urgent symptom management, participation in hospice certification and recertification processes, and clinical education, all in accordance with state regulations and organizational protocols.

Key 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
• Perform other duties as assigned

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

Arc Hospice & Palliative Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to join us in delivering compassionate, inclusive care.

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