Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join Empatia as a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner – Home-Based, No Nights in Houston, TX, US.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive Pay
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- National & Local Recognition Programs
- Teammate Assistance Fund
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
- Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
- Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
- Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Empatia in Houston, TX, US.
Key Responsibilities
Provide advanced palliative care to patients in their homes by performing in-depth assessments and developing individualized treatment plans. Collaborate with the Palliative Medical Director and interdisciplinary team to manage complex medical needs and guide families through treatment stages.
Requirements
Requires a Master of Science in Nursing and at least two years of Nurse Practitioner experience. Must hold a current RN license, Nurse Practitioner certification, and a valid driver's license with automobile insurance.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Palliative Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Palliative Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 30% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Palliative Care pay on WeekdayDoc is down 17.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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- No nights
- Includes call
- Includes weekends