Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Palliative Medicine in Ohio

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About The Position

A respected, community-based nonprofit health system in Northwest Ohio is seeking a  compassionate and experienced Nurse Practitioner  to join its Palliative Care team. This full-time role involves both inpatient and outpatient palliative care services and is ideal for a provider who is passionate about improving quality of life for patients facing serious or terminal illness.

Position Highlights :

75% Inpatient / 25% Outpatient Palliative Care

Based at a leading regional hospital in  Lima, OH

Manage patient consultations focused on :

Symptom management

Chronic disease management

Advanced care planning

Hospice transition support

Lead sensitive conversations with patients and families regarding prognosis and goals of care

Conduct inpatient rounds, including ICU coverage for palliative / hospice patients

Outpatient visits occur across oncology clinics, infusion centers, health clinics, and via telehealth

Collaborate with ICU, Oncology, Cardiology, Pulmonology, and other specialists

Independently manage care in a fast-paced hospital setting with support from a regional palliative team

Document care in  Meditech  (inpatient) and  eClinicalWorks  (outpatient)

Educate hospital staff as a clinical expert in palliative care

Average  6 patient encounters per day , Monday–Friday

Candidate Requirements :

Board Certified Nurse Practitioner  –  REQUIRED

Active Ohio license  (or willingness to obtain) –  REQUIRED

Significant experience  in acute care and / or palliative / hospice settings –  REQUIRED

Clean malpractice and license history –  REQUIRED

Compensation & Benefits :

Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience and training

Quality bonus potential

200 hours  of vacation / CME time annually

6 paid holidays

Sick leave accrual (up to 600 hours)

Full medical, vision, dental insurance

Life and long-term disability insurance

Malpractice insurance provided

403(b)  tax-deferred annuity and  457(b)  deferred compensation retirement plan

This is a permanent, employed opportunity to join a mission-driven healthcare organization that values provider well-being and patient-centered care. Ideal for candidates seeking a meaningful career in palliative medicine in a supportive community.

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