Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

Oncology Voice Network LLC; Mississippi; Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Stock purchase options

401(k) contributions

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group’s Deaconess Palliative Care team in Bentonia, MS is seeking a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to deliver compassionate, direct patient and family care through comprehensive palliative care consultations. The role focuses on patients with serious illnesses and a prognosis of one year or less, with ACHPN vs certification encouraged.

Responsibilities include assessments, care planning, medication reconciliation, and evaluation of interventions.

Qualifications

• Current RN/APRN licensure in your state of practice.
• Nurse Practitioner/CNS designation with prescriptive authority.
• BCLS and CPR certification; at least 5 years of clinical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive palliative care consultations emphasizing physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial needs.
• Develop and implement care plans rooted in palliative care principles.
• Perform thorough assessments, review medical records, and coordinate with families and care teams.

Skills

RN/APRN licensure

APRN prescriptive authority

CPR certification

BCLS certification

Clinical nursing experience

Education

APRN certification

Job description

# Palliative Care Nurse PractitionerUnitedHealth Group · Bentonia, MSVisit company websiteFULL-TIMEPosted Sep 23, 2026## Job DescriptionJoin Deaconess Palliative Care, part of LHC Group, a leading provider of post-acute care that partners with hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. As part of the Optum family of businesses, we are committed to helping people live their best lives, including our team members who forge meaningful connections with patients, their families, and the communities we serve. Discover a rewarding career with us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner, you will deliver compassionate and direct patient and family care through comprehensive palliative care consultations. Your focus will be on patients with serious illnesses who have a prognosis of one year or less but may not yet be ready or eligible for hospice care. Key Responsibilities: • Utilize evidence-based palliative medicine practices to provide ethical and effective patient care that considers physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial needs appropriate for the patient demographics served. • Employ your clinical expertise to develop effective care plans rooted in palliative care principles. • Conduct thorough assessments by gathering comprehensive information from all relevant sources, including medical records, family histories, and direct evaluations. • Perform a detailed palliative care assessment, interpret findings, conduct medication reconciliations, formulate diagnoses, initiate care plans with therapeutic interventions, and evaluate their effectiveness for optimal patient outcomes. • Encouragement to achieve ACHPN certification after two years of employment or upon fulfilling experience requirements. We value and recognize your performance, fostering an environment that empowers you with clear guidelines for success and opportunities for professional development. You will receive recognition and rewards for your contributions within our collaborative workplace. Required Qualifications: • Current RN/APRN licensure in your state of practice. • Nurse Practitioner/CNS designation with prescriptive authority. • BCLS certification. • Current CPR certification. • At least 5 years of clinical nursing experience. Preferred Qualifications: • Advanced practice palliative care certification (ACHPN). • 1+ years of experience as an APRN in Hospice, Palliative Care, or Oncology. Your compensation will be determined by various factors, including local labor markets, education, and work experience. In addition to your base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including incentives, recognition programs, stock purchase options, and 401(k) contributions (subject to eligibility requirements). Our salary range for this role is $90,650 to $135,976 annually based on full-time employment. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to enhance health and improve the health system for everyone. We believe in equitable care that addresses health disparities affecting marginalized communities. We are dedicated to creating a healthier society overall. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, free from discrimination based on race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates must pass a drug test prior to employment.## Benefits* Health insurance