Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Full Time - Fairfield Area, CT
Listed compensation
$115K - $200K
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
- Job Location: fairfield, CT 06824
- Position Type: Full Time
- Salary Range: $115,000.00 - $200,000.00 Base+Commission/month
- Travel Percentage: Road WarriorCompassionate Care. Meaningful Impact. A Career Opportunity That Truly matters. Impact Health is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to join our growing healthcare team in Fairfield Area, CT!! Impact Health PC is a leading advanced practitioner group in skilled nursing facilities across the Northeast, that is dedicated to prioritizing patient care. We specialize in Medical, Psychiatric, Wound Care and Palliative Care. Are you looking to thrive in a collaborative environment that values your expertise and independence? Do you want to enjoy the freedom of a flexible Monday through Friday schedule with no nights, weekends, or holidays? If you're an experienced NP seeking a flexible, well-supported role—we want to hear from you. Join Impact Health PC, where your expertise is valued, and you can make a meaningful impact.
Compensation and Benefits
Earning potential: $115,000–$200,000 (salary based on experience + easily achieved monthly bonuses) Flexible
- Schedule: Monday – Friday
No on-call, weekends, or holidays. Generous Paid Time Off 401(k) Comprehensive Health
Benefits
Malpractice insurance provided License reimbursement and CEU support Paid training and onboarding Ongoing education and clinical support, including physician-level consult access Autonomy with Support to deliver independent care with access to physician-level consults.
Key
Responsibilities
Deliver person-centered care using evidence-based practices Collaborate with interdisciplinary facility teams Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and manage follow-up care Provide ongoing follow-up and chronic care management in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) Educate patients, families, and staff Complete timely documentation (within 24 hours) Compliance with facility, state and federal regulations/protocols.
Qualifications
Qualifications: Active license as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) Minimum 2 years of post-certification experience Experience in SNFs, hospitalist roles, emergency departments, or ICU preferred Proficient with EHRs and clinical technology Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner will deliver person-centered, evidence-based palliative care across skilled nursing facilities. They are responsible for conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to manage chronic care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Nurse Practitioner license and possess at least two years of post-certification experience. Experience in SNFs, hospitalist roles, emergency departments, or ICU settings is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Palliative Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$158k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $152k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Palliative Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 70% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 5% in palliative care (np) | ranked against 269 Palliative Care (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $115k–$200k | Palliative Care median $160k (middle half $153k–$170k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$152k in purchasing power | Connecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Palliative Care listings in Connecticut | 9 active | 272 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 18% remote · 70% no call · 80% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Connecticut Nurse Practitioner listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $14k) · 14% offer loan repayment233 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Palliative Care hiring demand | #11 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 34 days · 5% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 149 postings, 168 closed |
| New Palliative Care listings | 129 in the last 30 days | 94 the 30 days before (+37%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Palliative Care pay trend | +7.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Constellation Health Services | silver tier, 73/100 · #2 of 10 for pay | Top Employers work-life index149 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Full Time - Fairfield Area, CT at CONSTELLATION HEALTH SERVICES a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Palliative Care (NP) — ranked against 269 active Palliative Care (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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- No call
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- No nights
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Benefits & Perks
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Living in Norwalk
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $716k≈ 6.2× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,730/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 27 min
- State income tax
- Up to 7%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.