Mid Level Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs
Mid level palliative care nurse practitioner jobs go to clinicians ready to own complex patient caseloads, guide less experienced staff through difficult end-of-life conversations, and make independent care decisions with minimal supervision. Roles run across Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Optum, Compassus, and United Hospice hiring at this level now.
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Explore opportunities with Saint Mary's Hospice of Northern Nevada, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As the?Hospice Nurse Practitioner, you will provide consultation in palliative care, symptom management and supportive care to meet the needs of the Hospice patient as requested by the referring physician.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Makes face-to-face encounter visits within prescribed time limits to qualifying Hospice patients and reports clinical findings to the Hospice Medical Director
- Consults with the Hospice Medical Director as needed, informs primary physician of recommended services, and collaborates with other physicians as needed
- Initiates and coordinates the plan of care. Documents problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice care. Collaborates with the patient/family, attending physician and other members of the IDG in providing patient and family care
- Instructs and supervises the patient/family in self-care techniques when appropriate
- Maintains accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition. Reports patient condition and any identified needs/issues to Administrator and Hospice Medical Director
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Qualifications - External
Required Qualifications:
- Active unrestricted license in the state of residence
- Current certification as a clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice
- Current certification by a national body such as ANCC, NBCHPN, or AANP
- Current CPR certification
- 5+ years of nursing experience
- Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with an interdisciplinary team
- Clinical nursing care in oncology, hospice, geriatrics, or intensive care.
- Palliative Care ARNP
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $104,500 to $156,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Explore opportunities with Saint Mary's Hospice of Northern Nevada, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As the?Hospice Nurse Practitioner, you will provide consultation in palliative care, symptom management and supportive care to meet the needs of the Hospice patient as requested by the referring physician.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Makes face-to-face encounter visits within prescribed time limits to qualifying Hospice patients and reports clinical findings to the Hospice Medical Director
- Consults with the Hospice Medical Director as needed, informs primary physician of recommended services, and collaborates with other physicians as needed
- Initiates and coordinates the plan of care. Documents problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice care. Collaborates with the patient/family, attending physician and other members of the IDG in providing patient and family care
- Instructs and supervises the patient/family in self-care techniques when appropriate
- Maintains accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition. Reports patient condition and any identified needs/issues to Administrator and Hospice Medical Director
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Qualifications - External
Required Qualifications:
- Active unrestricted license in the state of residence
- Current certification as a clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice
- Current certification by a national body such as ANCC, NBCHPN, or AANP
- Current CPR certification
- 5+ years of nursing experience
- Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with an interdisciplinary team
- Clinical nursing care in oncology, hospice, geriatrics, or intensive care.
- Palliative Care ARNP
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $104,500 to $156,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Mid Level Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level palliative care nurse practitioner job?
Position your application around clinical ownership, not just task completion. Highlight cases where you managed complex symptom burdens independently, coordinated interdisciplinary care teams, or led difficult family meetings. Certifications such as ACHPN strengthen your candidacy considerably. Tailor your resume to reflect autonomous decision-making and measurable patient outcomes rather than supervised clinical hours.
Which companies hire mid level palliative care nurse practitioners?
Companies hiring mid level palliative care nurse practitioners right now include Optum, Compassus, and United Hospice, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Health systems, hospice organizations, and academic medical centers tend to hire most actively at this experience level, often seeking clinicians who can function with limited physician oversight across inpatient and community settings.
Are there remote mid level palliative care nurse practitioners jobs?
Yes, though most palliative care roles require at least some bedside or in-home presence. About 0% of mid level palliative care nurse practitioner openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with telehealth positions typically covering consultative roles, goals-of-care conversations, and care coordination rather than hands-on symptom management.
How do I move up to a mid level palliative care nurse practitioner role?
Moving into a mid level palliative care role means building a record of increasing clinical independence. Start by seeking out complex cases, volunteering to lead family meetings, and developing fluency in palliative symptom management protocols. Earning your ACHPN certification and demonstrating measurable outcomes, such as reduced hospitalizations or improved comfort scores, signals readiness for roles that expect autonomous practice.
Which industries hire the most mid level palliative care nurse practitioners?
Mid Level palliative care nurse practitioner roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because growing patient populations with serious illness, regulatory expectations around comfort care, and value-based care models all increase demand for experienced palliative clinicians who can practice with limited oversight.