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Sherwood, Arkansas

Nurse Practitioner Palliative CPOM

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

The Nurse Practitioner Palliative CPOM facilitates palliative care for Gentiva Palliative Care patients, ensuring a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan, while demonstrating excellent clinical skills and ethical, relevant judgment. Provides diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and follow-up under the direction of the Palliative Medical Director (if required under State law).

About You

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

  • Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Independent decision-making ability and self-motivation.
  • In-depth knowledge of palliative medicine principles, Medicare/Medicaid regulations, value-based care, and interdisciplinary processes.
  • Meets continuing education requirements set by Gentiva and licensing boards.
  • Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) software.
  • Willingness to travel 10-20% for training and education.

Education and Experience

  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or equivalent from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum two years of Nurse Practitioner clinical experience.
  • Specialty in Family or Adult Medicine preferred.
  • Experience with value-based care models and Part B billing preferred.
  • Ability to work autonomously in an advanced practice role.

Licenses, Certifications, and Agreements

  • Current RN license or equivalent as required by state law.
  • Active and Unrestricted Nurse Practitioner certification/license without board actions
  • Collaborative agreement with supervising physician from the Professional Services Corporation.
  • Part B Provider certification.
  • Federal DEA license; state DEA license if applicable.
  • ACHPN certification preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.

Technical Requirements

  • Fluent competence in computer and smartphone navigation.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Reliable transportation required.

We Offer

  • Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem):
  • Competitive Pay
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • National & Local Recognition Programs
  • Teammate Assistance Fund

Additional Full-Time Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
  • Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
  • Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
  • Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
  • Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
  • Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)
  • Apply today to help transform care and enrich lives through advanced illness management.
  • Legalese
  • This is a safety-sensitive position
  • Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
  • Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
  • We are proud to be an EEO employer
  • We maintain a drug-free workplace

Location: Empatia

Our Company

At Empatia, part of Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.

Our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.

Our nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted brands that include:

  • Hospice care: Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon
  • Palliative care: Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care
  • Home health care: Heartland Home Health
  • Advanced illness management: Illumia Health

With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized – and kindness is celebrated.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner facilitates palliative care for patients by developing comprehensive, individualized treatment plans. They provide diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and follow-up care while collaborating with the Palliative Medical Director.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and have at least two years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner. An active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license and federal DEA license are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical DiagnosisTreatment PlanningMedicare RegulationsAdvanced Practice NursingPatient Consultation

Palliative Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 48% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

What does the Nurse Practitioner market look like in Arkansas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedNurse Practitioner median $140k (middle half $130k–$162k)279 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingArkansas index 86.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Palliative Care listings in Arkansas5 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All nurse practitioner listings in Arkansas128 active15,539 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 16% remote · 48% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedArkansas nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment128 active listings, Nov 2026
Palliative Care NP hiring demand#11 of 19 specialtiespostings stay open a median 34 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 149 postings, 168 closed
New Palliative Care NP listings134 in the last 30 days112 the 30 days before (+20%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Nurse Practitioner pay trend (all specialties)+2.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Arkansas figures use all nurse practitioners: too few Arkansas Palliative Care postings state pay.

Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 26 employers
9
<$135k
2
$143k
9
$150k-165k
5
$165k-180k
2
$180k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs
401k / retirement match
76% this job
Sign-on bonus
52%
CME allowance
52% this job
Relocation assistance
16%
Loan repayment
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 1.5
Below most Palliative Care (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 265 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Empatia

Hospitals and Health Care
Atlanta, GA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with Company Match
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
Wellness Programs
Education Support & Tuition Assistance
Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Living in Sherwood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$220k
Typical market rent
$1,359/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.4
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.