Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care

Providence; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF eligible

Student loan consultant

Job summary

Providence St. Mary Medical Center is seeking a nurse practitioner to lead palliative care initiatives in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role emphasizes symptom management in the outpatient clinic and goals-of-care conversations in the hospital, with structured onboarding and mentorship. The position offers a full-time schedule, no call requirements, and an opportunity to shape a growing program with strong hospital and social work support.

Qualifications

• Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care within 3 years.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide symptom management in outpatient settings and goals-of-care discussions in hospital.
• Participate in a blend of inpatient and outpatient care with a focus on palliative care.
• Collaborate with an established team to mentor and grow a developing service line.

Education

Hospice and Palliative Care certification

Job description

Providence is seeking a Palliative Care nurse practitioner to join a growing program serving patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. This is a unique opportunity to help shape and expand a developing service line while receiving exceptional support, mentorship and training from an established palliative care team.

The role offers a balanced practice focused on symptom management in the outpatient setting and goals-of-care and end-of-life discussions in the hospital. Providence is committed to developing the right candidate and provides a structured training experience.

Position Details:

• Full-time position

• Blend of inpatient and outpatient care

• Approximately 2 days clinic and 3 days hospital each week

• Monday to Friday schedule with flexibility

• No call requirements

• Structured onboarding and ramp-up plan with mentorship from an experienced Palliative Care team and medical director

• Opportunity to help build and shape a growing program

• Dedicated hospital social work support

• Strong collaborative relationship with community hospice partners

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation is between $136,856 and $169,403 per year

• Competitive benefits package

• PSLF eligible and complimentary student loan consultant available

The compensation amounts listed may include productivity or quality/service incentives, call pay, extra shift incentives, as applicable to the position. In addition, providers may have CME benefits available to them.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Hospice and Palliative Care certification required within 3 years

• New graduates are welcome to apply

Where You'll Work

Providence St. Mary Medical Center is a healthcare leader in quality, safety and customer service in southeast Washington. A Level III trauma center, Providence St. Mary has a five-star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. With its renowned Regional Cancer Center, high provider engagement survey scores, robust Physiatry department and strong Sports Medicine team, St. Mary is consistently recognized as a high-performing hospital by U.S. News & World Report.

Where You'll Live

In sunny southeast Washington, Walla Walla is a city where scenic beauty, western history and outdoor adventure blend with small town friendliness, taste-tempting restaurants and more than 140 local wineries. The city has several public parks, theatres, galleries and boutiques to peruse year-round. From the scenic beauty of the Blue Mountains to the educational opportunities of Whitman College and Walla Walla University, Walla Walla has opportunities and entertainment for all ages.

Who You'll Work For

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive healthcare organization spanning seven states with a universal mission — to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 122,000-plus caregivers/employees (including 34,000 physicians) serve in 51 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: One name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran

Job ID Number: 31612