Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care
Walla Walla, WA
- Eligibility
- NP
- Unit
- Palliative Care
Posted Sep 11
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Accepts
- NP
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- WA nursing median is $53/hr
WA nursing postings that state pay run $35/hr to $69/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $63/hr, across 932 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
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:**
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- 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._
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
Sourced from Providence’s careers page.
Requirements
- Hospice and Palliative Care certification required within 3 years
Place
- City
- Walla Walla, WA
- Median rent
- $1,323/mo
- Local household income
- $66,748/yr
- Metro price level
- 1% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Walla Walla area index 98.5, where 100 is the national average.
Tucked against the Blue Mountains in southeastern Washington, Walla Walla blends small-town warmth with a thriving wine-country scene. Tree-lined streets, a historic downtown, and Whitman College give this agricultural hub a cultured, unhurried pace—an appealing shift for nurses seeking community connection and outdoor access without big-city congestion.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
On your path
Nurse Practitioner is advanced-practice territory. The long route; independence depends on your state.
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- How does the productivity or RVU formula work?
- Are there differentials or other recurring incentives?
- Does the employer cover malpractice and tail coverage, plus CME, licensing, and DEA support?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, and rotation?