Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Inpatient Palliative

Curana Health; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy of practice

CME support

Bonus tied to patient outcomes

Flexible paid time off

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Curana Health in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for inpatient palliative care. You will lead symptom management, conduct goals-of-care discussions, and coordinate with a hospital team to ensure compassionate, patient-centered care.

The role emphasizes advanced illness support, autonomy in practice, and collaboration with oncology, cardiology, and other services to improve patient comfort and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Must hold NP/PA license in state of operation.
• MS in Nursing or PA Studies.
• Open to new graduates with ER/ICU hospital RN experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary hospital team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct histories, exams, and care plans for inpatients.
• Lead goals-of-care conversations with patients and families.
• Manage advance directives and POLST forms.
• Provide symptom relief using pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic methods.
• Collaborate with hospital teams to ensure patient-centered care.
• Educate staff and families on palliative care principles.
• Maintain accurate medical records with compassionate communication.
• Exercise autonomous decision-making as a trusted resource.

Skills

NP/PA license

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Board Certification (NP/PA)

Job description

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Inpatient Palliative

Location: US-KS-Overland Park

ID: 2026-3894

Category: Provider

Position Type: Full-Time

At Curana Health, we're on a mission to radically improve the health, happiness, and dignity of older adults—and we're looking for passionate people to help us do it.

As a national leader in value-based care, we offer senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities a wide range of solutions (including on-site primary care services, Accountable Care Organizations, and Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans) proven to enhance health outcomes, streamline operations, and create new financial opportunities.

Founded in 2021, we've grown quickly—now serving 200,000+ seniors in 1,500+ communities across 32 states. Our team includes more than 1,000 clinicians alongside care coordinators, analysts, operators, and professionals from all backgrounds, all working together to deliver high-quality, proactive solutions for senior living operators and those they care for.

Ranked #147 on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies, we're just getting started. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact on the senior healthcare landscape, you're in the right place—and we look forward to working with you.

For more information about our company, visit CuranaHealth.com.

Summary

As an Inpatient Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner, you will provide compassionate, specialized care to patients admitted to the hospital who are living with advanced or life-limiting illnesses. This role focuses on meaningful conversations about goals of care, expert symptom management, and ensuring patients and their families feel supported, informed, and respected throughout their journey.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, expert care by completing patient histories, physical exams, and care plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
• Facilitate meaningful conversations with patients and families to establish goals of care and ensure choices are clearly documented and honored.
• Guide advance care planning, including completion of advance directives and POLST forms.
• Provide symptom relief for pain, fatigue, shortness of breath, anxiety, nausea, and other distressing symptoms using pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches.
• Collaborate daily with the hospital’s interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless, patient-centered care.
• Educate patients, families, and hospital staff on palliative care principles, treatment options, and next steps in care.
• Exercise autonomy in decision-making, serving as a trusted resource for patients, families, and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate documentation in medical records while ensuring compassionate communication at every touchpoint.

What We Offer

We know that caring for seniors takes more than just medical expertise—it takes support, tools, and opportunities to grow. That’s why Curana offers:

• Unlimited earning potential with competitive compensation models.
• Autonomy of practice backed by strong clinical and administrative support.
• Cutting-edge care model that empowers you to transform senior healthcare.
• Data-driven tools & AI solutions to better understand and manage patient needs.
• Streamlined communication with smart texting and modern tech platforms.
• Professional development, including CME support
• Quality incentives with bonuses tied to patient outcomes and care excellence.
• Work-life balance supported by generous paid time off.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• Comprehensive malpractice coverage
• UpToDate subscription for clinical decision support

Full-time employees are eligible for Curana Health’s full benefits package. Part-time employees may be eligible for limited benefits as applicable.

Qualifications

• Valid nurse practitioner or physician assistant license in state of operations & current board certification in your field
• Masters Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies
• Open to new graduates with prior hospital RN experience strongly preferred, ideally in ER or ICU settings.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills preferred.
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must possess traits of punctuality, organizational skills, and ability to function within a team.

This role requires travel to and from one or more assigned facilities. Depending on the amount of travel required, Curana may in future determine that a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record are required. If so, you will be provided with thirty (30) days notice of this requirement. From that time forward, please be advised that Periodic motor vehicle (MVR) checks may be conducted as a condition of, and/or for, continued employment.

Curana Health is dedicated to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. We affirm, in policy and practice, our commitment to diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable or state law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances. The EEO policy applies to all personnel matters as outlined in our company policy including recruitment, hiring, transfers, and general treatment during employment. *The company is unable to provide sponsorship for a visa at this time (H1B or otherwise).