Advanced Practice Nurses

Nurse Practitioner | Nurse Practitioner
Employer: ARR Healthcare

Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Shift Information: 4 days x 10 hours

Start Date: ASAP

A leading healthcare organization on Whidby Island in Northwest Washington is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to join its interdisciplinary care team. This role supports patients with life-limiting, progressive, and terminal illnesses, with a focus on alleviating suffering, improving quality of life, and guiding patients and families through complex care decisions.
This role includes care across multiple settings, including home-based visits, outpatient consultations in primary care and oncology, and inpatient support for transitions of care and hospice evaluations.
Employees at 0.6 FTE or higher qualify for full benefits, including health, dental, vision, retirement options, and paid leave

This is a full-time position structured as:
Four 10-hour shifts per week
Day shift coverage
Consistent schedule that supports work-life balance while providing continuity of care for patients and families

Conduct comprehensive and problem-focused physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual assessments
Order and interpret diagnostic tests aligned with palliative goals of care
Create and implement individualized, evidence-based, culturally sensitive care plans
Integrate nonpharmacologic and complementary therapies into care plans
Ensure accurate documentation to support continuity of care and appropriate reimbursement
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary collaboration
Contribute to formal and informal palliative care education within the organization and community
Demonstrate knowledge of hospice benefits, transitions of care, and collaborative practice with hospice medical directors

Master of Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice from an accredited program

Graduate-level training in palliative care or a minimum of 3 years of palliative or hospice care experience

National board certification as an Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner

Community:

Whidbey Island offers a peaceful, scenic lifestyle that many Nurse Practitioners find deeply fulfilling. With stunning views of mountains and ocean, abundant trails, beaches, and outdoor activities like kayaking and hiking, the island provides daily access to natural beauty and recreation. The community is known for being welcoming, close-knit, and supportive, offering small-town friendliness while still providing vibrant local arts, markets, and cultural experiences-particularly in the southern part of the island. Its mild coastal climate, slower pace of life, and strong appreciation for wellness and nature make it an ideal setting for providers who value balance, connection, and meaningful work both inside and outside the clinic.