Senior APRN Director, Palliative & Primary Care

Arkansas Hospice, Inc.; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company paid life insurance policy up$

FSA & Dependent Care

401(k) with company match

PTO up to 208 hours/year

Tuition & certification reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free parking

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Arkansas Hospice, Inc. is seeking a Director of Palliative and Primary Care, an APRN with prescriptive authority. The role combines 50% administrative leadership with 50% clinical care across diverse settings, reporting to senior medical leadership.

The position requires strong governance, budgeting, staff development, and collaboration with CMOs, physicians, and care teams to advance high-quality palliative and primary care services.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing; Master’s degree preferred.
• Licensure: APRN licensed in Arkansas with prescriptive authority.
• Experience: Minimum of two years of RN or APRN palliative care experience; minimum of two years administrative experience.
• Additional Requirements: Valid Arkansas driver’s license, personal auto insurance, current TB skin test, ability to travel extensively and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates palliative and primary care initiatives and programs.
• Supervises non-physician staff and oversees budget and resources.
• Develops and aligns clinical, operational, and strategic priorities for the organization.
• Ensures CMS billing compliance and reporting; participates in quality and safety programs (QAPI).
• Maintains patient records, collaborates with physicians, and provides staff training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Arkansas Hospice, Inc. is seeking a Director of Palliative and Primary Care, an APRN with prescriptive authority. The role combines 50% administrative leadership with 50% clinical care across diverse settings, reporting to senior medical leadership.

The position requires strong governance, budgeting, staff development, and collaboration with CMOs, physicians, and care teams to advance high-quality palliative and primary care services.