Location: Northwest Ohio
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
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
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.