Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner jobs are open across health systems, hospice agencies, oncology centers, and long-term care facilities, at every level from new graduate to lead practitioner, with specializations in hospice care, pain and symptom management, and geriatric palliative medicine. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles254+
Top stateNew Jersey
Top employerGentiva
Top cityCamden, NJ
Work type77% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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UCHealth
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Palliative Care
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UCHealth
New 6h ago
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Palliative Care
UCHealth
Loveland, Colorado
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
$86k - $113k/yr
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Summa Health
Palliative Advanced Practice Provider - Skilled Nursing Facilities
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Summa Health
New 6h ago
Palliative Advanced Practice Provider - Skilled Nursing Facilities
Summa Health
Akron, Ohio
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$52.93 - $70.2/hr
BLS Certification
5,001-10,000

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Compassus
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
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Compassus
New 7h ago
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Compassus
Denver, Colorado
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$123k - $140k/yr
Master's degree in nursing
5,001-10,000

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NJ Palliative Care Solutions
Lead Inpatient Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
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NJ Palliative Care Solutions
New 8h ago
Lead Inpatient Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
NJ Palliative Care Solutions
Jersey City, New Jersey
Administrative & Office Support
Executive Assistant & Personal Assistant
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$160k - $190k/yr

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VITAS Healthcare
Nurse Practitioner Nonexempt CA (San_Francisco_Palliative_Medical_Pal
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VITAS Healthcare
New 9h ago
Nurse Practitioner Nonexempt CA (San_Francisco_Palliative_Medical_Pal
VITAS Healthcare
San Francisco, California
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Quality Control
Master's degree in nursing
10,000+

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Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Gentiva
    Gentiva25
  • Optum
    Optum9
  • L
    LiveWell Homecare Agency9
  • Affinity Health Management
    Affinity Health Management9
  • Constellation Health Services
    Constellation Health Services9

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services24
  • Insurance3
  • Education2
  • Technology & Software1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in palliative care nurse practitioner jobs.

  • Active NP license and DEA registration in the state of practice
  • Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree
  • Hospice and Palliative Care certification (ACHPN) or eligibility
  • Minimum two years of clinical NP experience, preferably in oncology or critical care
  • Proficiency with electronic health records such as Epic or Cerner
  • Strong skills in advance care planning, family meetings, and interdisciplinary team collaboration

Tips for Your Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Job Search

Tailor your resume to symptom management

Hiring managers for palliative care NP roles look for documented experience with pain protocols, opioid titration, and goals-of-care conversations. List those explicitly rather than using generic NP language that could apply to any specialty.

Highlight your palliative care certification status

Many postings distinguish between board-certified palliative care NPs and those who are eligible. If you hold ACHPN or are working toward it, state that clearly near the top of your resume so screeners don't overlook your application.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists palliative care nurse practitioner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter openings by care setting type

Inpatient consult teams, home-based programs, and freestanding hospices each demand a different clinical skill set and call schedule. Knowing which setting fits your experience lets you target listings where you're the strongest candidate.

Prepare for goals-of-care scenario questions

Interviewers in palliative care consistently probe how you navigate family disagreement over treatment decisions. Walk in with two or three concrete case examples where you facilitated those conversations and reached a documented care plan.

Negotiate call coverage and caseload expectations

Palliative care NP burnout often traces back to undefined on-call obligations and caseloads that grow without review. Ask directly how call is split across the team and whether caseload targets are written into the offer before you accept.

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most palliative care nurse practitioners?

The companies hiring the most palliative care nurse practitioners right now include Gentiva, Optum, and LiveWell Homecare Agency, with the largest share of openings in New Jersey, Texas, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Health systems with dedicated palliative care programs and large hospice networks tend to post the highest volume of openings.

How many palliative care nurse practitioner jobs are remote?

About 23% of palliative care nurse practitioner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most palliative care settings. Telehealth roles are most common in care coordination, advance care planning consultations, and follow-up visits for established home-based patients rather than in acute inpatient or active hospice roles.

How do you become a palliative care nurse practitioner?

You start by earning a Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree with an NP concentration, then obtain your state NP license and DEA registration. From there, build clinical experience in oncology, critical care, or a related specialty before pursuing the Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse credential, which requires passing a board exam administered by the Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center.

Can I get a palliative care nurse practitioner job with limited experience?

Yes, some health systems and hospice organizations hire new-to-specialty NPs into structured palliative care fellowship or mentorship programs designed for clinicians without direct palliative experience. Strong candidates typically have background in oncology, geriatrics, or the intensive care unit, where goals-of-care conversations and complex symptom management are routine. Highlighting those transferable skills in your application materials makes a meaningful difference.

What does the palliative care nurse practitioner interview process look like?

Most employers start with a phone screen from HR or a nurse recruiter, followed by a clinical interview with the palliative care medical director or team lead that focuses on symptom management scenarios and family communication. A panel interview with interdisciplinary team members, including social workers and chaplains, is common at larger programs. Some organizations also ask candidates to present a case or complete a written scenario before the final offer stage.

Where can I find and apply to palliative care nurse practitioner jobs?

You can find and apply to palliative care nurse practitioner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience, setting preference, and location, then apply directly to each listing.

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