Advanced Practice Provider, Palliative Care

OSF HealthCare; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 76,043 - 87,684; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Peoria, Illinois, seeks a Palliative Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join their interdisciplinary team. The APP will provide comprehensive care to patients with serious illnesses, including assessments and symptom management. Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in nursing or as a physician assistant, hold a valid Illinois license, and certifications in BLS and ACLS. This salaried position offers competitive pay ranging from $55.20 to $63.65 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current and valid Physician Assistant License or Advanced Practice Nurse License in Illinois.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced nursing functions according to professional standards.
• Provide patient care appropriate to the ages of the patients served.

Skills

Assessment

Diagnosis

Symptom management

Patient care

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Masters of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)

Job description

Total Rewards

"Your life - our Mission"

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.

Expected pay for this position is $55.20 - $63.65/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is a Salaried position.

Overview

The Palliative Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP), including Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and Physician Assistants (PAs), is an integral member of the interdisciplinary palliative care team. The APP is responsible for providing comprehensive, compassionate care to patients with serious, life-limiting illnesses in inpatient settings. Responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, symptom management, and development of care plans within the APP’s scope of practice.

The APP collaborates closely with physicians, residents, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care that emphasizes symptom relief and alignment of care with patient and family goals. The provider demonstrates service excellence, professionalism, and accountability, including awareness of the relationship between resource utilization, access to care, and overall quality outcomes.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• According to professional standards of care, performs a variety of advanced nursing / physician assistant functions.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care that is appropriate to the ages of the patients served.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a Masters of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)
• Current and valid Physician Assistant License or Advanced Practice Nurse License in the State of Illinois or eligibility for licensing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Federal DEA registration and State of Illinois Controlled Substance License required.Acute Care Certification is required for Nurse Practitioners.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.