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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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).
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Fluent competence in computer and smartphone navigation.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Reliable transportation required.
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).
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Fluent competence in computer and smartphone navigation.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Reliable transportation required.
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Who's Hiring
- Gentiva23G
- NJ Palliative Care Solutions23N
- AccentCare12
- Impact Health PC6I
- University of Maryland Medical System6
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services39
- Education2
- Insurance1
- Agriculture & Farming1
- 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, NJ Palliative Care Solutions, and AccentCare, with the largest share of openings in New Jersey, Texas, and Maryland, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 25% of palliative care nurse practitioner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 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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