Hospice/Palliative Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Location: Northwest Ohio

A respected, community-based nonprofit health system in Northwest Ohio is seeking a compassionate and experienced Nurse Practitioner to join its Palliative Care team. This full-time role involves both inpatient and outpatient palliative care services and is ideal for a provider who is passionate about improving quality of life for patients facing serious or terminal illness.

• 75% Inpatient / 25% Outpatient Palliative Care

• Based at a leading regional hospital in Lima, OH

• Manage patient consultations focused on:

  • Symptom management

  • Chronic disease management

  • Advanced care planning

  • Hospice transition support

• Lead sensitive conversations with patients and families regarding prognosis and goals of care

• Conduct inpatient rounds, including ICU coverage for palliative/hospice patients

• Outpatient visits occur across oncology clinics, infusion centers, health clinics, and via telehealth

• Collaborate with ICU, Oncology, Cardiology, Pulmonology, and other specialists

• Independently manage care in a fast-paced hospital setting with support from a regional palliative team

• Document care in Meditech (inpatient) and eClinicalWorks (outpatient)

• Educate hospital staff as a clinical expert in palliative care

• Average 6 patient encounters per day , Monday Friday

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner REQUIRED

• Active Ohio license (or willingness to obtain) REQUIRED

• Significant experience in acute care and/or palliative/hospice settings REQUIRED

• Clean malpractice and license history REQUIRED
  

• Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience and training

• Quality bonus potential

• 200 hours of vacation/CME time annually

• 6 paid holidays

• Sick leave accrual (up to 600 hours)

• Full medical, vision, dental insurance

• Life and long-term disability insurance

• Malpractice insurance provided

• 403(b) tax-deferred annuity and 457(b) deferred compensation retirement plan

This is a permanent, employed opportunity to join a mission-driven healthcare organization that values provider well-being and patient-centered care. Ideal for candidates seeking a meaningful career in palliative medicine in a supportive community.