Hospice Nurse Practitioner — Flexible FT, Home Visits

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

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.