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Advanced Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner. Job in Harrah Fifty States-Jobs

UnitedHealth Group · Harrah, WA

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FULL-TIME Posted Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

Join Assured Hospice, part of LHC Group, a renowned partner in post-acute care for hospitals and families nationwide. As an integral part of the Optum family, we are committed to fostering meaningful connections among our team members and the patients we serve. Discover a career path that emphasizes Caring, Connecting, and Growing together.

As the Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner, you will provide specialized care and support to patients and their families through palliative care consultations. This includes delivering quality care to those facing serious illness with a prognosis of one year or less who are not yet ready for hospice services.

Key Responsibilities:
• Utilize effective and ethical evidence-based palliative medicine practices to deliver compassionate patient care, addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial needs.
• Apply expert clinical knowledge to develop comprehensive and effective care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Conduct thorough assessments by collecting relevant information from medical records, family history, and caregivers to inform care decisions.
• Perform comprehensive assessments utilizing palliative care frameworks, interpret clinical findings, manage medication reconciliation, and establish actionable plans based on patient diagnoses.
• Encourage ACHPN certification after two years of employment or upon meeting experience requirements.

We're dedicated to recognizing and rewarding your performance in an environment that will both challenge you and help you grow in your career. We offer clear pathways to success and opportunities for development in other roles.

Required Qualifications:
• Active RN/APRN licensure in your state of practice.
• Qualification as a Nurse Practitioner/CNS with prescriptive authority.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience.
• A valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced practice palliative care certification (ACHPN).
• At least 1 year of experience as an APRN in Hospice, Palliative Care, or Oncology.

Compensation for this specialty typically ranges from $105,758 to $158,638, which includes both base pay and bonus. This range is influenced by local labor markets, education, and experience, with potential for increase based on performance. In addition to your salary, we provide a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, stock purchase options, and a 401k contribution, subject to eligibility.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to support healthier lives and improve the health system for everyone. We recognize the barriers that exist to good health, particularly for marginalized groups. Our commitment to equitable care aims to address these disparities and enhance health outcomes, making this a core priority of our organization.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are a drug-free workplace, and candidates must pass a drug test before starting employment.

Benefits

  • Health insurance

Additional Details

City
Harrah
State
Washington
Country
US
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